How far is State Line, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from State Line, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139 miles (223.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.37 mi
02h 30m
Flight
138.99 mi
223.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.99 mi
Kilometers
223.68 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.37 mi
Kilometers
246.82 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Tue, Nov 10, 8:21 PM EST
Return by in State Line
Tue, Nov 10, 10:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State Line
2026-11-10T17:51
Arrive Bethlehem
Tue, Nov 10, 8:21 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in State Line
9:30 PM EST
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
Skyline View
PA

Census designated place

From State Line
76.6 mi
01h 15m
To Bethlehem
76.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between State Line and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue North

    822 ft · 17 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue North

  2. 2

    Continue on Molly Pitcher Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Molly Pitcher Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2289 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  5. 5

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  9. 9

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between State Line 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Molly Pitcher Highway
63.8 mi · 42%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 28%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 15%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 7%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 5%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Molly Pitcher Highway

Merge slight left

61.5 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
139 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skyline View
01h 15m from State Line
Leave By
1:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving State Line 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 State Line to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Skyline View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from State Line and 76.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 139 miles (223.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around State Line and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Skyline View

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

16 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

16 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

32 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State Line and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 138.99 mi (223.68 km).

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#1 State Line

State Line is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7248200, -77.7244400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Avenue North (-77.724397, 39.724822)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.49 L · about $23.56
Round trip
$47.11
10.82 gal · 40.98 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.35 $23.56 $47.11
Mid-grade $4.78 $25.83 $51.67
Premium $5.22 $28.25 $56.50
Diesel $6.56 $35.46 $70.93

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between State Line and Bethlehem. The current time is 17:51:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.