How far is East Franklin, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from East Franklin, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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 20m.
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
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Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Franklin and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Franklin and Bethlehem.
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Start on the route
2195 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
1760 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 125: Ravine
1138 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Molleystown Road
2889 ft · 51 sec · Molleystown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tremont Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Tremont Road
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Continue on North Tulpehocken Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Tulpehocken Street
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Turn left onto East Wood Street
1094 ft · 18 sec · East Wood Street
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Continue on Rock Road
2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road
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Turn right onto Bethel Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
38 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
1149 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
1208 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto Center Street
129 m · 11 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Franklin and Bethlehem.
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
38 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving East Franklin and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Franklin to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from East Franklin and 34 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Franklin and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Hamburg
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 Hamburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Franklin and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 55.59 mi (89.47 km).
#1 East Franklin
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,804 |
| Coordinates | 40.6212000, -76.4305100 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
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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