How far is Limerick, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Limerick, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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.
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 01h 02m.
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 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Limerick and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limerick and Bethlehem.
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Start on South Limerick Road
11 m · 9 sec · South Limerick Road
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Turn left onto West Ridge Pike
808 ft · 20 sec · West Ridge Pike
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Turn right onto East Arcadia Drive
1021 ft · 28 sec · East Arcadia Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Swamp Pike
13 m · 1 sec · Swamp Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Swamp Pike
5.7 mi · 11 min · Swamp Pike
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Turn right onto North Charlotte Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Charlotte Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Road
1321 ft · 28 sec · Big Road
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Turn left onto Layfield Road
6 mi · 10 min · Layfield Road
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Continue on Pottstown Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Pottstown Avenue
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Continue on Quakertown Avenue
1078 ft · 26 sec · Quakertown Avenue
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Continue on John Fries Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · John Fries Highway
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Turn left onto Spinnerstown Road
2875 ft · 1 min · Spinnerstown Road
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Turn right onto Steinsburg Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Steinsburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cassel Road
550 ft · 21 sec · Cassel Road
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Turn left onto Allentown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Allentown Road
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Continue on Locust Valley Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Locust Valley Road
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Continue on Linden Street
1596 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on PA-378
2 mi · 4 min · PA-378
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Continue on Wyandotte Street
1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street
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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 Limerick 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.
Layfield Road
Turn left onto Layfield Road
6.01 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 Limerick and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Limerick to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
East Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Limerick and 21.4 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Limerick and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near East Greenville
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 East Greenville.
Paoli
Exton
Downingtown
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Limerick and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 28.43 mi (45.76 km).
#1 Limerick
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 19,500 |
| Coordinates | 40.2309300, -75.5221200 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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