How far is Bath, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Bath, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
7.45 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7 mi
11.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7 mi
Kilometers
11.27 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.45 mi
Kilometers
11.99 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Bath
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bath
2026-04-19T07:31
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bath
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
Freemansburg
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bath
3.7 mi
00h 08m
To Bethlehem
3.7 mi
00h 08m

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
5 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 Bath and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    103 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beth-Bath Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Beth-Bath Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Bath Pike

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Bath Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Beth Bath Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beth Bath Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Bath Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bath Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue

    1367 ft · 44 sec · East Elizabeth Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Center Street
2.15 mi · 29%
Bath Pike
1.86 mi · 25%
Beth-Bath Pike
1.62 mi · 22%
Beth Bath Pike
1.16 mi · 16%
Linden Street
0.31 mi · 4%
East Elizabeth Avenue
0.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Center Street

Continue on Center Street

2.15 mi · 00h 04m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freemansburg
00h 08m from Bath
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bath 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 Bath to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Freemansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Bath and 3.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Freemansburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

66 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

68 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

69 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 7 mi (11.27 km).

Bath

#1 Bath

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,756
Coordinates40.7256500, -75.3940700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-75.394101, 40.725659)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
1 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.12
0.52 gal · 2 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.06 $2.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.20 $2.39
Premium $4.95 $1.29 $2.58
Diesel $5.98 $1.55 $3.11

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 Bath and Bethlehem. The current time is 07:31:43.

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.