How far is Bethlehem, PA from Bally, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Bally, PA is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
22.16 mi
00h 40m
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
22.16 mi
Kilometers
35.67 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bally
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T13:39
Arrive Bally
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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 Bethlehem
11.1 mi
00h 20m
To Bally
11.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    1367 ft · 35 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Hamilton Street

    2107 ft · 38 sec · East Hamilton Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Union Street

    2594 ft · 54 sec · Union Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    2202 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lehigh Street

    1036 ft · 19 sec · Lehigh Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lehigh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Avenue

    1876 ft · 44 sec · State Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Harrison Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Street

    777 ft · 28 sec · North Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1175 ft · 27 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    10.3 mi · 17 min · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    68 m · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chestnut Street
10.3 mi · 47%
Lehigh Street
3.49 mi · 16%
East Broad Street
2.64 mi · 12%
Hanover Avenue
1.97 mi · 9%
East Harrison Street
1.4 mi · 6%
Union Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chestnut Street

Turn right onto Chestnut 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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
00h 20m from Bethlehem
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Bally.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 11.1 miles from Bethlehem and 11.1 miles from Bally.

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 3 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Bethlehem and Bally. Straight-line distance: 19.19 mi (30.88 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 Bally

City in West Bengal, India

Population1,241
Coordinates40.4023200, -75.5871300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Bally (-75.58713, 40.40232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.37
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.19 $6.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.59 $7.17
Premium $4.95 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.98 $4.66 $9.33

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 Bethlehem and Bally. The current time is 13:39:18.

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.