How far is Arlington Heights, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Bethlehem.
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Start on the route
50 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
2720 ft · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1610 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Pocono Park Drive
82 m · 12 sec · Pocono Park Drive
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Shafers Schoolhouse Road
640 ft · 13 sec · Shafers Schoolhouse Road
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Take the ramp straight
101 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Easton Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
1658 ft · 34 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 Arlington Heights and Bethlehem.
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.
Shafers Schoolhouse Road
Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Arlington Heights and Chance Light Rain near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Belfast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Arlington Heights and 16.9 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Arlington Heights and Chance Light Rain near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Belfast
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belfast.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 26.42 mi (42.52 km).
#1 Arlington Heights
Positioned within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests at an approximate elevation of 509 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9900900, -75.2162900 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.40 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
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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