How far is Derry, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Derry, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Bethlehem.
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Start on Crawford Road
811 ft · 40 sec · Crawford Road
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Turn left onto Greenleaf Road
1212 ft · 60 sec · Greenleaf Road
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Turn left onto Washingtonville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washingtonville Road
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Turn right onto Danville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Buckhorn Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Buckhorn Road
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Turn right onto Mall Boulevard
867 ft · 15 sec · Mall Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
23.4 mi · 26 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
135 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway
3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Valmont Parkway
3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway
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Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard
1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
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Continue on North Broad Street
2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on Berwick Street
1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
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Continue on Broad Street
2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
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Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street
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Turn right
19.6 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto Beth-Bath Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Beth-Bath Pike
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Continue on Bath Pike
1517 ft · 29 sec · Bath Pike
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Continue on Beth Bath Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Beth Bath Pike
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Continue on Bath Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bath Pike
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Continue on Center Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue
1367 ft · 44 sec · East Elizabeth Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Bethlehem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
23.4 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beaver Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Derry and 61.1 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.36 one way or $30.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Derry and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver Meadows
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaver Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 72.14 mi (116.1 km).
#1 Derry
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,495 |
| Coordinates | 41.0759200, -76.6160600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $15.36 | $30.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.63 | $37.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.48 | $44.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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