How far is Easton, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Easton, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.23 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.96 mi
14.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.96 mi
Kilometers
14.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.23 mi
Kilometers
18.07 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, May 2, 10:52 AM EDT
Return by in Easton
Sat, May 2, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-05-02T10:31
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, May 2, 10:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Easton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Old Orchard
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Easton
4.8 mi
00h 10m
To Bethlehem
6.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spruce Street

    12 m · 8 sec · Spruce Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    526 ft · 25 sec · South 9th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    1991 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    100 m · 10 sec · South 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Butler Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Street

  6. 6

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 39%
William Penn Highway
3.32 mi · 30%
Butler Street
1.11 mi · 10%
Washington Street
0.38 mi · 3%
Linden Street
0.31 mi · 3%
South 9th Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Easton Avenue

Continue on Easton Avenue

4.42 mi · 00h 08m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Orchard
00h 10m from Easton
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Easton and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Old Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Easton and 6.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Easton and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Old Orchard

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Old Orchard, 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 Old Orchard.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Trenton Transit Center

65 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

66 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

70 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 8.96 mi (14.42 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population26,978
Coordinates40.6884300, -75.2207300
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Spruce Street (-75.220722, 40.688342)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.27
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.63 $3.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.84 $3.68
Premium $4.95 $1.98 $3.96
Diesel $5.98 $2.39 $4.78

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Bethlehem. The current time is 10:31:19.

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