How far is Whitehall, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Whitehall, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
132.83 mi
02h 22m
Flight
108.39 mi
174.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.39 mi
Kilometers
174.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.83 mi
Kilometers
213.77 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Whitehall
Fri, Apr 17, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall
2026-04-17T08:00
Arrive Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehall
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
East Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Whitehall
66.4 mi
01h 11m
To Bethlehem
66.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Hall Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · White Hall Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street

    843 ft · 24 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Hanover Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Hanover Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hanover Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Hanover Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 22 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  20. 20

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehall 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 32%
Hanover Road
35 mi · 26%
American Legion Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 14%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 8%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 6%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
6.41 mi · 5%
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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
01h 11m from Whitehall
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitehall 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 Whitehall to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Whitehall and 66.5 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitehall and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 108.39 mi (174.43 km).

Whitehall

#1 Whitehall

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population27,919
Coordinates39.7909300, -77.1094300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: White Hall Road (-77.109682, 39.790828)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.74 L · about $19.16
Round trip
$38.33
9.38 gal · 35.48 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.16 $38.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.95 $23.23 $46.47
Diesel $5.98 $28.05 $56.09

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitehall and Bethlehem. The current time is 08:00:18.

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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.