How far is Bethlehem, PA from Limerick, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Limerick, PA is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.29 mi
01h 02m
Flight
28.43 mi
45.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.43 mi
Kilometers
45.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.19 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Limerick
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Limerick
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Greenville
PA

Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bethlehem
17.1 mi
00h 31m
To Limerick
17.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1336 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1318 ft · 34 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1940 ft · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on South New Street

    544 ft · 19 sec · South New Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1174 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    971 ft · 22 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wyandotte Street

    1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street

  9. 9

    Continue on PA-378

    2776 ft · 1 min · PA-378

  10. 10

    Continue on PA-378

    4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    1596 ft · 32 sec · Linden Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Locust Valley Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Locust Valley Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Allentown Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cassel Road

    550 ft · 17 sec · Cassel Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Steinsburg Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Steinsburg Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Spinnerstown Road

    2688 ft · 1 min · Spinnerstown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto John Fries Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John Fries Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 663

    701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663

  20. 20

    Continue on Quakertown Avenue

    1078 ft · 28 sec · Quakertown Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Pottstown Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Pottstown Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Layfield Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Layfield Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Road

    1321 ft · 31 sec · Big Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Charlotte Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Charlotte Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Swamp Pike

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Swamp Pike

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Arcadia Drive

    64 m · 5 sec · East Arcadia Drive

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto East Arcadia Drive

    1019 ft · 31 sec · East Arcadia Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Ridge Pike

    808 ft · 22 sec · West Ridge Pike

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Limerick Road

    11 m · 1 sec · South Limerick Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limerick Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Layfield Road
6.01 mi · 18%
Swamp Pike
5.67 mi · 17%
PA-378
5.11 mi · 15%
John Fries Highway
4.09 mi · 12%
Steinsburg Road
2.16 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Layfield Road

Continue on Layfield Road

6.01 mi · 00h 10m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenville
00h 31m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Limerick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

East Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Bethlehem and 17.1 miles from Limerick.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Limerick.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

41 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

44 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

48 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

48 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Limerick. Straight-line distance: 28.43 mi (45.76 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Limerick

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population19,500
Coordinates40.2309300, -75.5221200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Limerick (-75.52212, 40.23093)

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
4.58 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.94 $9.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.56 $11.13
Premium $4.95 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $5.98 $7.24 $14.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Limerick. The current time is 07:44:44.

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.