How far is Fullerton, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

Fastest route

Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey from Fullerton, Pennsylvania 18052, to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, covering a distance of approximately 7.6 miles (12.2 kilometers).

Directions

  1. 🚗 Get on US-22 E from Park St and Fullerton Ave.
  2. 🔄 Head south on 6th St toward St Paul St.
  3. ➡️ Turn left onto St Paul St.
  4. ➡️ Turn right onto Fullerton Ave.
  5. ➡️ Turn left to merge onto US-22 E.
  6. 🛣️ Follow US-22 E and PA-378 S to 3rd Ave in Bethlehem. Take exit 3 from PA-378 S.
  7. ➡️ Take the PA-378 S exit toward Bethlehem.
  8. ➡️ Take exit 3 toward 3rd Ave.
  9. ➡️ Take W Union Blvd and W Goepp St to Linden St in Northampton County.
  10. ⤴️ Turn right onto W Union Blvd.
  11. ⬅️ Turn left onto Monocacy St.
  12. ➡️ Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto W Goepp St.
  13. ⤴️ Turn right onto Linden St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🛣️ Check for real-time traffic conditions on your preferred mapping application before starting your journey.
  • ⛽ Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the trip.
  • 🚗 Consider carpooling with friends or family to reduce environmental impact.
  • 🍴 Pack some snacks and water for the road.
  • 📱 Keep your phone charged in case you need to make calls or use navigation apps.
  • 🚧 Be mindful of construction zones or road closures along the route.
  • 🚦 Obey traffic laws and speed limits for a safe journey.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.21 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.41 mi
8.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.41 mi
Kilometers
8.7 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.21 mi
Kilometers
11.61 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 3:54 PM EDT
Return by in Fullerton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fullerton
2026-10-15T15:41
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 3:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fullerton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Catasauqua
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Fullerton
3.6 mi
00h 06m
To Bethlehem
3.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    63 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    99 m · 12 sec · Saint Paul Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    683 ft · 29 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fullerton Avenue

    876 ft · 28 sec · Fullerton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 East: Bethlehem

    941 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fullerton 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
222.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lehigh Valley Thruway
2.68 mi · 37%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 25%
West Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 14%
PA 378 South
0.42 mi · 6%
East Goepp Street
0.25 mi · 4%
Eighth Avenue
0.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lehigh Valley Thruway

Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

2.68 mi · 00h 04m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
5.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catasauqua
00h 06m from Fullerton
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fullerton 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 Fullerton to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Catasauqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Fullerton and 3.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.12 one way or $2.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Catasauqua

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

68 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

72 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

74 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fullerton and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 5.41 mi (8.7 km).

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#1 Fullerton

Situated within Whitehall Township in Lehigh County, this census-designated place lies in eastern Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates40.6317600, -75.4732400
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-75.473443, 40.631745)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.96 L · about $1.12
Round trip
$2.23
0.5 gal · 1.92 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $1.12 $2.23
Mid-grade $4.93 $1.23 $2.46
Premium $5.31 $1.33 $2.65
Diesel $6.55 $1.64 $3.28

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fullerton and Bethlehem. The current time is 15:41:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.