How far is Frackville, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Frackville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.23 mi
01h 21m
Flight
46.34 mi
74.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.34 mi
Kilometers
74.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.23 mi
Kilometers
98.54 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Frackville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frackville
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frackville
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
Lenhartsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Frackville
30.5 mi
00h 40m
To Bethlehem
30.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Oak Street

    23 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lehigh Avenue

    2861 ft · 1 min · South Lehigh Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  14. 14

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frackville 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 35%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 17%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 17%
Skyline Drive
4.24 mi · 7%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 5%
Centre Street
2.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 27m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenhartsville
00h 40m from Frackville
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Frackville and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Lenhartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Frackville and 30.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Frackville and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Lenhartsville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Downingtown

65 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

66 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

66 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frackville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 46.34 mi (74.57 km).

Frackville

#1 Frackville

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population3,598
Coordinates40.7839800, -76.2302200
Altitude452
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 Oak Street (-76.230159, 40.783851)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.83 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.93 $19.87
Premium $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $5.98 $12.92 $25.83

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 Frackville and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:04:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.