How far is Linglestown, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Linglestown, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.08 mi
01h 27m
Flight
77.24 mi
124.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.24 mi
Kilometers
124.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.08 mi
Kilometers
132.09 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Linglestown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linglestown
2026-04-22T22:29
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linglestown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Centerport
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Linglestown
41 mi
00h 43m
To Bethlehem
41.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Ridge Avenue

    551 ft · 20 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 81 North: Allentown, Hazleton

    2448 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  9. 9

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linglestown and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 52%
American Legion Memorial Highway
15.6 mi · 19%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 13%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 9%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 2%
West Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerport
00h 43m from Linglestown
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Linglestown 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 Linglestown to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Centerport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Linglestown and 41.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Linglestown and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Centerport

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

54 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

58 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

59 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

59 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linglestown and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 77.24 mi (124.3 km).

Linglestown

#1 Linglestown

Census designated place

Population6,334
Coordinates40.3339800, -76.7891400
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Ridge Avenue (-76.789133, 40.33392)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.70
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.85 $23.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.34 $26.67
Premium $4.95 $14.37 $28.73
Diesel $5.98 $17.34 $34.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Linglestown and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:29:19.

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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.