How far is Franklin, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Franklin, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Bethlehem.
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Start on Walker Road
2082 ft · 2 min · Walker Road
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Continue on Peacedale Road
660 ft · 31 sec · Peacedale Road
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Turn right onto Chesterville Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Chesterville Road
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Turn left onto Wickerton Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Wickerton Road
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Evergreen Street
1438 ft · 36 sec · East Evergreen Street
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Turn left onto Chatham Road
1133 ft · 31 sec · Chatham Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North
887 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
7.6 mi · 11 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Continue on East Baltimore Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Turn left onto Lenape Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road
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Turn right onto Street Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Street Road
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Turn left onto Wilmington Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Wilmington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown
18.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
1814 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
1255 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown
2275 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.7 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
2465 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Turn left onto Portzer Road
2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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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 Franklin 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Franklin and 53.8 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.58 one way or $31.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 66.03 mi (106.26 km).
#1 Franklin
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 774 |
| Coordinates | 39.7428900, -75.8485500 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $15.58 | $31.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $17.07 | $34.15 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $23.30 | $46.60 |
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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