How far is Bethlehem, PA from Middletown, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Middletown, PA is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
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
Start on Linden Street
112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
-
2
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard
-
3
Take the ramp right
1240 ft · 30 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
-
5
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown
1.3 km · 2 min
-
6
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
-
7
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway
-
8
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 13 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 39: Manada Hill, Hershey
1968 ft · 48 sec
-
12
Turn left onto Linglestown Road
2260 ft · 56 sec · Linglestown Road
-
13
Continue on Hershey Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Hershey Road
-
14
Turn right onto Grandview Road
3 mi · 5 min · Grandview Road
-
15
Continue on North Hanover Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
-
16
Continue on Middletown Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Middletown Road
-
17
Continue on Vine Street
2 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
-
18
Turn right onto East Main Street
1991 ft · 57 sec · East Main Street
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Middletown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny 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 90.2 miles (145.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Bernville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Bethlehem and 45.2 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Bernville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bernville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 77.4 mi (124.56 km).
#1 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Situated in Dauphin County along the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River, this borough sits at an elevation of approximately 361 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1998100, -76.7310800 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-76.73108, 40.19981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $15.66 | $31.32 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $16.87 | $33.74 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026