How far is Egypt, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Egypt, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Egypt and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Egypt and Bethlehem.
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Start on Church Street
2713 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2516 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto MacArthur Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on MacArthur Road
1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on North 7th Street
2066 ft · 46 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto Tilghman Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tilghman Street
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Continue on Union Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Boulevard
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Continue on West Union Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 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 Egypt and Bethlehem.
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.
MacArthur Road
Turn right onto MacArthur Road
3.77 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Egypt and Chance Light Rain near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Egypt to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Egypt and 6.6 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Egypt and Chance Light Rain near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
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 Allentown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Egypt and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 9.16 mi (14.74 km).
#1 Egypt
Located within Whitehall Township in Lehigh County, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 413 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6801000, -75.5299100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.40 | $1.94 | $3.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
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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