How far is Walker, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Walker, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 269.8 miles (434.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walker and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walker and Bethlehem.
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Start on Solomon Circle
41 m · 8 sec · Solomon Circle
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
716 ft · 34 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gun Club Road
1845 ft · 1 min · Gun Club Road
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Turn left onto Oliver Boulevard
2386 ft · 1 min · Oliver Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bute Road
920 ft · 26 sec · Bute Road
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Take the ramp left
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit straight
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
813 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
1195 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
136.3 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
1149 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
1208 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto Center Street
129 m · 11 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walker and Bethlehem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walker 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 Walker to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 269.8 miles (434.2 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Walker and 135 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.90 one way or $77.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walker and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walker and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 234.29 mi (377.05 km).
#1 Walker
Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,009 |
| Coordinates | 39.9275800, -79.7203200 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $38.90 | $77.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.78 | $87.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $47.16 | $94.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $56.93 | $113.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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