How far is Bethlehem, PA from Belfast, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Belfast, PA is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
14.44 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.74 mi
18.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.74 mi
Kilometers
18.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.44 mi
Kilometers
23.24 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belfast
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T02:31
Arrive Belfast
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
Palmer Heights
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bethlehem
7.2 mi
00h 11m
To Belfast
7.2 mi
00h 11m

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
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 9 min · PA-33

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Belfast

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Belfast

    66 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Henry Road

    550 ft · 15 sec · Henry Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Belfast Road

    557 ft · 23 sec · Belfast Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Trail

    25 m · 2 sec · Sullivan Trail

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
8.13 mi · 56%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 31%
William Penn Highway
0.68 mi · 5%
PA 33 North
0.36 mi · 2%
Linden Street
0.27 mi · 2%
Maple Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

PA-33

Merge slight left onto PA-33

7.88 mi · 00h 09m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer Heights
00h 11m from Bethlehem
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Belfast.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Palmer Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Bethlehem and 7.2 miles from Belfast.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmer Heights

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Trenton Transit Center

68 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

68 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Belfast. Straight-line distance: 11.74 mi (18.89 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 Belfast

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,422
Coordinates40.7806500, -75.2779600
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Belfast (-75.27796, 40.78065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.93 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.17
1.02 gal · 3.86 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.08 $4.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.35 $4.69
Premium $4.95 $2.53 $5.05
Diesel $5.98 $3.05 $6.10

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 Belfast. The current time is 02:31:39.

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.