How far is Dillsburg, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Dillsburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.2 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.29 mi
01h 54m
Flight
94.57 mi
152.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.57 mi
Kilometers
152.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.29 mi
Kilometers
169.44 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 PM EDT
Return by in Dillsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dillsburg
2026-04-19T13:45
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dillsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hamlin
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Dillsburg
52.5 mi
00h 57m
To Bethlehem
52.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dillsburg and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dillsburg and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on East Harrisburg Street

    35 m · 3 sec · East Harrisburg Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 22 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dillsburg and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 41%
American Legion Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 17%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 10%
Harrisburg Pike
10.1 mi · 10%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 7%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
6.41 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
00h 57m from Dillsburg
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Dillsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dillsburg to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 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?

Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Dillsburg and 52.8 miles from Bethlehem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Dillsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Hamlin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamlin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamlin.

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

39 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

39 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

41 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dillsburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 94.57 mi (152.2 km).

Dillsburg

#1 Dillsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,579
Coordinates40.1109300, -77.0349800
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East Harrisburg Street (-77.034986, 40.110954)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.06 $34.12
Premium $4.95 $18.38 $36.76
Diesel $5.98 $22.19 $44.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dillsburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 13:45:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.