How far is Bethlehem, PA from Middletown, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Middletown, PA is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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
2.83 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.35 mi
3.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.35 mi
Kilometers
3.79 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.83 mi
Kilometers
4.56 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Tue, May 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Tue, May 19, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-05-19T09:08
Arrive Middletown
Tue, May 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:18 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
Freemansburg
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bethlehem
1.4 mi
00h 03m
To Middletown
1.4 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 19 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129 m · 14 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    84 m · 5 sec · East Goepp Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Pembroke Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pembroke Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Freemansburg Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Freemansburg Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Willow Park Road

    1972 ft · 56 sec · Willow Park Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
285.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pembroke Road
1.38 mi · 49%
Freemansburg Avenue
0.79 mi · 28%
Willow Park Road
0.37 mi · 13%
East Union Boulevard
0.09 mi · 3%
Maple Street
0.08 mi · 3%
Linden Street
0.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pembroke Road

Turn straight onto Pembroke Road

1.38 mi · 00h 03m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
2.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freemansburg
00h 03m from Bethlehem
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Clear near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Freemansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Bethlehem and 1.4 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Freemansburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

66 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

68 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

69 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 2.35 mi (3.79 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 Middletown

Middletown is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6439900, -75.3324000
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Middletown (-75.3324, 40.64399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.1 gal
0.38 L · about $0.41
Round trip
$0.82
0.2 gal · 0.76 L
Estimated CO2
0.9 kg one way
Round trip: 1.8 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.41 $0.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.46 $0.92
Premium $4.95 $0.50 $0.99
Diesel $5.98 $0.60 $1.20

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Middletown. The current time is 09:08:53.

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.