How far is Dunkard, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Dunkard, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.6 miles (403.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Road
307.42 mi
05h 07m
Flight
250.58 mi
403.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.58 mi
Kilometers
403.27 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.42 mi
Kilometers
494.74 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Dunkard
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunkard
2026-04-22T22:01
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunkard
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Dunkard
146.8 mi
02h 33m
To Bethlehem
160.7 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
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 Dunkard and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shelby Lane

    35 m · 7 sec · Shelby Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Taylortown Road

    1421 ft · 1 min · Taylortown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Taylortown Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Taylortown Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobtown Road

    2907 ft · 1 min · Bobtown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Holbert Stretch

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch

  6. 6

    Continue on South Eighty Eight Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Eighty Eight Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Power Plant Road

    1601 ft · 32 sec · Power Plant Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Morgantown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Big Six Road

    1573 ft · 32 sec · Big Six Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Mon-Fayette Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  35. 35

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  41. 41

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  45. 45

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
136 mi · 44%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 7%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
20.5 mi · 7%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

136 mi · 02h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
250.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 33m from Dunkard
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dunkard 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 Dunkard to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Dunkard and 160.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 250.6 miles (403.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.33 one way or $88.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dunkard and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metal, 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 Metal.

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunkard and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 250.58 mi (403.27 km).

Dunkard

#1 Dunkard

Township in Greene County, Pennsylvania

Population2,210
Coordinates39.7411900, -79.9747800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelby Lane (-79.974939, 39.741065)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.06 L · about $44.33
Round trip
$88.67
21.7 gal · 82.12 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.33 $88.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.90 $99.80
Premium $4.95 $53.75 $107.50
Diesel $5.98 $64.88 $129.77

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 Dunkard and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:01:20.

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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.