How far is East Hanover, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from East Hanover, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
69.92 mi
01h 16m
Flight
66.07 mi
106.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.07 mi
Kilometers
106.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.92 mi
Kilometers
112.52 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Tue, May 26, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in East Hanover
Tue, May 26, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hanover
2026-05-26T09:53
Arrive Bethlehem
Tue, May 26, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hanover
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hamburg
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From East Hanover
34.9 mi
00h 38m
To Bethlehem
35 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Crooked Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Crooked Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jonestown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jonestown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellegrove Road

    3113 ft · 59 sec · Bellegrove Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2307 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  10. 10

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hanover 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 61%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 15%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 11%
Bellegrove Road
3.81 mi · 5%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 3%
West Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 1%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
00h 38m from East Hanover
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving East Hanover and Mostly Cloudy near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hanover to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from East Hanover and 35 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around East Hanover and Mostly Cloudy near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

65 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hanover and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 66.07 mi (106.33 km).

East Hanover

#1 East Hanover

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population2,971
Coordinates40.3975900, -76.5919100
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Crooked Road (-76.591867, 40.397631)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $10.09
Round trip
$20.18
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.09 $20.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.36 $22.72
Premium $4.95 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $5.98 $14.77 $29.54

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hanover and Bethlehem. The current time is 09:53:39.

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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.