How far is Duncannon, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Duncannon, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
99.33 mi
01h 46m
Flight
88.22 mi
141.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.22 mi
Kilometers
141.98 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.33 mi
Kilometers
159.86 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Duncannon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncannon
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncannon
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 Duncannon
49.6 mi
00h 53m
To Bethlehem
49.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    2173 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Newport Road

    2112 ft · 50 sec · Newport Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  12. 12

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duncannon 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 43%
American Legion Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 21%
Newport Road
11.8 mi · 12%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 10%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 8%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 2%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
00h 53m from Duncannon
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Duncannon 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 Duncannon to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 49.6 miles from Duncannon and 49.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Duncannon and Chance Rain Showers 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 Duncannon and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 88.22 mi (141.98 km).

Duncannon

#1 Duncannon

Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population1,481
Coordinates40.3981400, -77.0230300
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: North Market Street (-77.022963, 40.398091)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.95 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.98 $20.99 $41.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Duncannon and Bethlehem. The current time is 21:12:32.

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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.