How far is Bally, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Bally, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.33 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.19 mi
30.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.19 mi
Kilometers
30.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.6 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 PM EDT
Return by in Bally
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bally
2026-04-19T12:24
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bally
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Bally
10.6 mi
00h 21m
To Bethlehem
17.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    68 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    10.3 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1176 ft · 28 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Street

    777 ft · 21 sec · North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Harrison Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Harrison Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dalton Street

    2299 ft · 53 sec · Dalton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Emaus Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Emaus Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Emmaus Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bally and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
10.3 mi · 36%
Emaus Avenue
2.59 mi · 9%
Emmaus Avenue
2.16 mi · 8%
Broadway
2.06 mi · 7%
Harrison Street
1.67 mi · 6%
Center Street
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

10.3 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
00h 21m from Bally
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bally and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bally to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Bally and 17.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bally and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bally and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 19.19 mi (30.88 km).

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#1 Bally

City in West Bengal, India

Population1,241
Coordinates40.4023200, -75.5871300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.587218, 40.402367)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.17
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.09 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.95 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $5.98 $5.98 $11.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bally and Bethlehem. The current time is 12:24:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.