How far is Bethlehem, PA from Monroe, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Monroe, PA is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.14 mi
00h 27m
Flight
10.05 mi
16.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.05 mi
Kilometers
16.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.14 mi
Kilometers
21.14 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Tue, Nov 10, 7:19 AM EST
Return by in Bethlehem
Tue, Nov 10, 7:46 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-11-10T06:52
Arrive Monroe
Tue, Nov 10, 7:19 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
10:00 PM EST
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
Lower Saucon
PA

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bethlehem
6.5 mi
00h 13m
To Monroe
6.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    1367 ft · 38 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    2883 ft · 54 sec · East Broad Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard

    3176 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daly Avenue

    1721 ft · 46 sec · Daly Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hellertown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cherry Lane

    2603 ft · 56 sec · Cherry Lane

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Easton Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Easton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Raubsville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Raubsville Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Steely Hill Road

    3039 ft · 2 min · Steely Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Stouts Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Stouts Valley Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Bridge Road

    3073 ft · 2 min · Red Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Durham Road

    2193 ft · 45 sec · Durham Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    2814 ft · 53 sec · Easton Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easton Road
4.27 mi · 33%
Stouts Valley Road
2.47 mi · 19%
Hellertown Road
1.16 mi · 9%
Raubsville Road
0.74 mi · 6%
East 4th Street
0.69 mi · 5%
Stefko Boulevard
0.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

Turn straight onto Easton Road

3.74 mi · 00h 07m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lower Saucon
00h 13m from Bethlehem
Leave By
7:36 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Lower Saucon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Bethlehem and 6.6 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lower Saucon

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

62 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Princeton Junction station

64 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Paoli

65 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 10.05 mi (16.17 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Monroe

Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population511
Coordinates40.5728800, -75.1921200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Monroe (-75.19212, 40.57288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $2.01
Round trip
$4.01
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $2.01 $4.01
Mid-grade $4.79 $2.20 $4.41
Premium $5.24 $2.41 $4.82
Diesel $6.56 $3.02 $6.03

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Monroe. The current time is 06:52:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.