How far is Harleigh, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Harleigh, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harleigh and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harleigh and Bethlehem.
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Start on Silt Court
621 ft · 30 sec · Silt Court
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Turn left
719 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left
2704 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto West 22nd Street
29 m · 9 sec · West 22nd Street
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Turn left onto North Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on Berwick Street
1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
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Continue on Broad Street
2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
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Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street
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Turn right
19.6 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto Beth-Bath Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Beth-Bath Pike
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Continue on Bath Pike
1517 ft · 29 sec · Bath Pike
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Continue on Beth Bath Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Beth Bath Pike
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Continue on Bath Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bath Pike
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Continue on Center Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue
1367 ft · 44 sec · East Elizabeth Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1658 ft · 34 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 Harleigh 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
19.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Harleigh 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 Harleigh to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Harleigh and 27.2 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Harleigh and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
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 Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harleigh and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 39.85 mi (64.14 km).
#1 Harleigh
Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania within Luzerne County, this unincorporated community is positioned at an elevation of 1,535 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9806400, -75.9713100 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
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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