How far is Factoryville, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Factoryville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
20.74 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.12 mi
25.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.12 mi
Kilometers
25.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.74 mi
Kilometers
33.37 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Factoryville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Factoryville
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

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

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.

Mid-route stop
Tatamy
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Factoryville
9.6 mi
00h 15m
To Bethlehem
11.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Factoryville Road

    29 m · 5 sec · East Factoryville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ackermanville Road

    133 m · 23 sec · Ackermanville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Factoryville Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Factoryville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Franklin Hill Road

    1469 ft · 1 min · Franklin Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bangor Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bangor Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Sullivan Trail

    719 ft · 15 sec · Sullivan Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto PA 33 South: Easton

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    6.1 mi · 7 min · PA-33

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Factoryville 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
6.07 mi · 29%
Bangor Road
4.81 mi · 23%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 21%
William Penn Highway
0.91 mi · 4%
West Factoryville Road
0.88 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

PA-33

Merge slight left onto PA-33

6.07 mi · 00h 07m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tatamy
00h 15m from Factoryville
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Factoryville and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 9.6 miles from Factoryville and 11.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Factoryville and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Tatamy

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Princeton Junction station

71 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

72 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

74 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Factoryville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 16.12 mi (25.94 km).

Factoryville

#1 Factoryville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,183
Coordinates40.8248200, -75.2096200
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East Factoryville Road (-75.209737, 40.825162)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.77 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.97
1.46 gal · 5.54 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.98 $5.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.36 $6.71
Premium $4.95 $3.62 $7.23
Diesel $5.98 $4.37 $8.73

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Factoryville and Bethlehem. The current time is 02:37:48.

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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.