How far is Durham, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Durham, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.59 mi
00h 23m
Flight
8.47 mi
13.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.47 mi
Kilometers
13.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.59 mi
Kilometers
18.66 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Return by in Durham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Durham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hellertown
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Durham
6.7 mi
00h 11m
To Bethlehem
4.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Durham and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Furnace Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Old Furnace Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Durham Road

    732 ft · 33 sec · Durham Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Durham Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Durham Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 54 sec · Hellertown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hellertown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Daly Avenue

    1676 ft · 40 sec · Daly Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard

    3195 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    2434 ft · 45 sec · East Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1425 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Goepp Street

    136 m · 15 sec · East Goepp Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
3.51 mi · 30%
Durham Road
3.13 mi · 27%
Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 22%
Hellertown Road
1.77 mi · 15%
East 4th Street
0.7 mi · 6%
Stefko Boulevard
0.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Durham Road

Continue on Durham Road

2.99 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hellertown
00h 11m from Durham
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Durham 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 Durham to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hellertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Durham and 4.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Durham and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Hellertown

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

61 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

63 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

64 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

64 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 8.47 mi (13.63 km).

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#1 Durham

City in United States of America

Population1,134
Coordinates40.5756600, -75.2232300
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Furnace Road (-75.223645, 40.57573)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.55 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.35
0.82 gal · 3.1 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.68 $3.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.89 $3.77
Premium $4.95 $2.03 $4.06
Diesel $5.98 $2.45 $4.90

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 Durham and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:32:52.

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.