How far is Bethlehem, PA from Pen Argyl, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Pen Argyl, PA is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Pen Argyl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Pen Argyl.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the ramp left toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
1900 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto PA-33
11.9 mi · 14 min · PA-33
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 512: Wind Gap
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on North Lehigh Avenue
2741 ft · 1 min · North Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on West Pennsylvania Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Pen Argyl.
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.
PA-33
Merge slight left onto PA-33
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
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 Pen Argyl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Pen Argyl?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Tatamy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Bethlehem and 10.9 miles from Pen Argyl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Pen Argyl.
Stop Ideas Near Tatamy
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 Tatamy.
White Haven, PA
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Pen Argyl. Straight-line distance: 17.83 mi (28.7 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 Pen Argyl
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 3,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.8687100, -75.2549000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pen Argyl (-75.2549, 40.86871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
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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