How far is Freemansburg, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Freemansburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m 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
1.53 mi
00h 04m
Flight
1.3 mi
2.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.3 mi
Kilometers
2.09 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.53 mi
Kilometers
2.46 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in Freemansburg
Sat, Apr 18, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freemansburg
2026-04-18T04:42
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:04 AM to 7:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Freemansburg
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
Fountain Hill
PA

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Freemansburg
0.7 mi
00h 02m
To Bethlehem
0.7 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Garfield Street

    1063 ft · 52 sec · Garfield Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pembroke Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pembroke Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Goepp Street

    719 ft · 20 sec · East Goepp Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freemansburg 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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
333.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pembroke Road
1.18 mi · 77%
Garfield Street
0.2 mi · 13%
East Goepp Street
0.14 mi · 9%
Linden Street
0.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pembroke Road

Turn left onto Pembroke Road

1.18 mi · 00h 03m

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 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
1.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Hill
00h 02m from Freemansburg
Leave By
8:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Freemansburg 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 Freemansburg to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?

Fountain Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Freemansburg and 0.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hill

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

63 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

67 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

68 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freemansburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 1.3 mi (2.09 km).

Freemansburg

#1 Freemansburg

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,617
Coordinates40.6264900, -75.3457400
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Garfield Street (-75.345778, 40.626488)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.05 gal
0.2 L · about $0.20
Round trip
$0.41
0.1 gal · 0.4 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.9 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.20 $0.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.23 $0.46
Premium $4.95 $0.25 $0.50
Diesel $5.98 $0.30 $0.60

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 Freemansburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 04:42:34.

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.