How far is Franconia, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Franconia, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franconia and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franconia and Bethlehem.
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Start on Allentown Road
10 m · 8 sec · Allentown Road
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Turn left onto Harleysville Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Harleysville Pike
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Turn left onto Telford Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Telford Pike
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Continue on West Broad Street
2997 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1199 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto State Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn left onto PA 309 North
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sellersville Bypass
4.6 mi · 6 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Continue on South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard
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Continue on North West End Boulevard
6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
128 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Broadway
1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Franconia 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.
North West End Boulevard
Continue on North West End Boulevard
6.31 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Franconia and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franconia to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Quakertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Franconia and 12 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franconia and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Quakertown
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 Quakertown.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franconia and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 21.98 mi (35.38 km).
#1 Franconia
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,500 |
| Coordinates | 40.3078800, -75.3576800 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
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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