How far is Dorrance, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Dorrance, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dorrance and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dorrance and Bethlehem.
-
1
Start on St Marys Road
14 m · 3 sec · St Marys Road
-
2
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail
4.4 mi · 10 min · Blue Ridge Trail
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Road
1419 ft · 41 sec · South Main Road
-
4
Turn right
20 m · 7 sec
-
5
Turn right
69 m · 19 sec
-
6
Turn right
27 m · 11 sec
-
7
Turn left onto South Main Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Road
-
8
Turn right onto South Mountain Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Mountain Boulevard
-
9
Continue on North Hunter Highway
848 ft · 20 sec · North Hunter Highway
-
10
Turn left
1686 ft · 41 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
13.5 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
-
13
Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
-
15
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.1 mi · 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
2233 ft · 1 min
-
17
Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
975 ft · 29 sec
-
18
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
1072 ft · 26 sec
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
1149 ft · 22 sec
-
21
Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
1208 ft · 33 sec
-
23
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue
-
24
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard
-
25
Turn left onto Center Street
129 m · 11 sec · Center Street
-
26
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
-
27
Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dorrance 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.1 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dorrance and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dorrance to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Dorrance and 35.8 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dorrance and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dorrance and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 46.96 mi (75.58 km).
#1 Dorrance
Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,235 |
| Coordinates | 41.1048000, -76.0082600 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.