How far is Falls, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Falls, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.41 mi
01h 35m
Flight
62.83 mi
101.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.83 mi
Kilometers
101.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.41 mi
Kilometers
137.46 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falls
2026-04-18T01:53
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Falls
43 mi
00h 47m
To Bethlehem
42.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Falls Road

    1454 ft · 47 sec · Falls Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sullivans Trail

    10 mi · 17 min · Sullivans Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Exeter Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Exeter Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Exeter Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Exeter Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Exeter Avenue

    50 m · 4 sec · Exeter Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Fort Jenkins Bridge

    1166 ft · 31 sec · Fort Jenkins Bridge

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kennedy Boulevard

    824 ft · 36 sec · Kennedy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto William Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · William Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto South Township Boulevard

    3074 ft · 1 min · South Township Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476

    1421 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    2233 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 67%
Sullivans Trail
10 mi · 12%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
8.63 mi · 10%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 2%
Exeter Avenue
1.75 mi · 2%
Oak Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

57 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
00h 47m from Falls
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Falls 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 Falls to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Falls and 42.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Falls and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

6 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falls and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 62.83 mi (101.11 km).

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#1 Falls

City in United States of America

Population1,851
Coordinates41.4606300, -75.8488100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Falls Road (-75.848784, 41.460669)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.41 L · about $12.30
Round trip
$24.60
6.02 gal · 22.82 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.30 $24.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.84 $27.69
Premium $4.95 $14.91 $29.82
Diesel $5.98 $18.00 $36.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Falls and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:53:44.

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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.