How far is Bethlehem, PA from Arlington Heights, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Arlington Heights, PA is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.37 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.42 mi
42.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.42 mi
Kilometers
42.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.37 mi
Kilometers
55.32 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 9:29 AM EST
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Nov 7, 10:19 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive Arlington Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 9:29 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:30 PM EST
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
Wind Gap
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bethlehem
17.1 mi
00h 25m
To Arlington Heights
17.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Arlington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 16 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Union Boulevard

    137 m · 21 sec · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    950 ft · 40 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Fairview Street

    138 m · 22 sec · East Fairview Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    1078 ft · 20 sec · Linden Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    22 mi · 28 min · PA-33

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North 9th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
22 mi · 64%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 13%
PA 33 North
3.57 mi · 10%
North 9th Street
3.09 mi · 9%
William Penn Highway
0.68 mi · 2%
Linden Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

PA-33

Merge slight left onto PA-33

22 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wind Gap
00h 25m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bethlehem and Partly Cloudy near Arlington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Wind Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Bethlehem and 17.2 miles from Arlington Heights.

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 8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bethlehem and Partly Cloudy near Arlington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Wind Gap

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

66 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

70 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

81 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 26.42 mi (42.52 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arlington Heights

Positioned within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests at an approximate elevation of 509 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.9900900, -75.2162900
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Arlington Heights (-75.21629, 40.99009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $5.33 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.82 $5.84 $11.67
Premium $5.27 $6.38 $12.76
Diesel $6.58 $7.96 $15.93

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Arlington Heights. The current time is 08:39:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.