How far is Bethlehem, PA from Plymouth Meeting, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Plymouth Meeting, PA is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Plymouth Meeting.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Plymouth Meeting.
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Start on Linden Street
2668 ft · 1 min · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
1336 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1318 ft · 34 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1940 ft · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Continue on South New Street
544 ft · 19 sec · South New Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1174 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto Broadway
971 ft · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Wyandotte Street
1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street
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Continue on PA-378
2776 ft · 1 min · PA-378
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Continue on PA-378
4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road
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Turn left onto Portzer Road
2011 ft · 56 sec · Portzer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road
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Turn right onto John Fries Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1962 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
2321 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.5 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
2226 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
562 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
137 m · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Plymouth Road
88 m · 9 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto West Germantown Pike
45 m · 8 sec · West Germantown Pike
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Continue on West Germantown Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · West Germantown Pike
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Turn left onto Marple Lane
133 m · 21 sec · Marple Lane
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Plymouth Meeting.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Plymouth Meeting.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Plymouth Meeting?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Bethlehem and 21.3 miles from Plymouth Meeting.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Plymouth Meeting.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville
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 Trumbauersville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Plymouth Meeting. Straight-line distance: 36.53 mi (58.79 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 Plymouth Meeting
Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,177 |
| Coordinates | 40.1023300, -75.2743500 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth Meeting (-75.27435, 40.10233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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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