How far is Bethlehem, PA from Palmer Heights, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Palmer Heights, PA is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Palmer Heights.
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Start on Linden Street
112 m · 16 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto East Union Boulevard
137 m · 21 sec · East Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto Maple Street
950 ft · 40 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto East Fairview Street
138 m · 22 sec · East Fairview Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1078 ft · 20 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Easton Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue
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Continue on William Penn Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Greenwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Palmer Heights.
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.
Easton Avenue
Turn right onto Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Palmer Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Palmer Heights?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 4.2 miles from Bethlehem and 4.2 miles from Palmer Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Palmer Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Freemansburg
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 Freemansburg.
White Haven, PA
Paoli
Trenton Transit Center
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Palmer Heights. Straight-line distance: 7.08 mi (11.39 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 Palmer Heights
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 3,762 |
| Coordinates | 40.6873200, -75.2624000 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer Heights (-75.2624, 40.68732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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