How far is Bethlehem, PA from Bangor, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Bangor, PA is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
21.65 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.65 mi
30.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.65 mi
Kilometers
30.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.65 mi
Kilometers
34.85 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-18T04:36
Arrive Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tatamy
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bethlehem
10.8 mi
00h 18m
To Bangor
10.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.1 mi · 7 min · PA-33

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 191: Stockertown, Bangor

    1424 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard

    609 ft · 20 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sullivan Trail

    719 ft · 15 sec · Sullivan Trail

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bangor Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bangor Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3271 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
6.05 mi · 28%
Bangor Road
4.81 mi · 22%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 20%
Washington Boulevard
2.87 mi · 13%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 3%
William Penn Highway
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

PA-33

Merge slight left onto PA-33

6.05 mi · 00h 07m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tatamy
00h 18m from Bethlehem
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Tatamy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Bethlehem and 10.8 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Tatamy

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Princeton Junction station

71 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

72 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

74 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 18.65 mi (30.02 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,210
Coordinates40.8656500, -75.2065700
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Bangor (-75.20657, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
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
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.11 $6.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.50 $6.99
Premium $4.95 $3.77 $7.53
Diesel $5.98 $4.54 $9.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Bangor. The current time is 04:36:43.

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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.