How far is Bethlehem, PA from Marshallton, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Marshallton, PA is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
78.85 mi
01h 47m
Flight
62.22 mi
100.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.22 mi
Kilometers
100.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.85 mi
Kilometers
126.9 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshallton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:49 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 11:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-16T08:02
Arrive Marshallton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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

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
Port Clinton
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
39.4 mi
00h 53m
To Marshallton
39.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Locust Gap Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Brennans Farm Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Brennans Farm Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South 6th Street

    742 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Feeney Street

    98 m · 20 sec · Feeney Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hakes Street

    151 m · 27 sec · Hakes Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Tioga Street

    92 m · 15 sec · Tioga Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Sherman Street

    699 ft · 31 sec · Sherman Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 28%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 13%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 12%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 12%
Chestnut Street
3.9 mi · 5%
Locust Gap Highway
3.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

21.7 mi · 00h 27m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Clinton
00h 53m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Marshallton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Port Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Bethlehem and 39.5 miles from Marshallton.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Clinton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Lancaster station

63 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

66 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

69 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Marshallton. Straight-line distance: 62.22 mi (100.14 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Marshallton

Census designated place

Population1,441
Coordinates40.7867500, -76.5394000
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Marshallton (-76.5394, 40.78675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.79 $25.57
Premium $4.95 $13.77 $27.54
Diesel $5.98 $16.62 $33.25

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Marshallton. The current time is 08:02:14.

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.