How far is Manheim, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Manheim, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 85.7 miles (138 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
85.77 mi
01h 43m
Flight
62.67 mi
100.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.67 mi
Kilometers
100.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.77 mi
Kilometers
138.04 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in Manheim
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manheim
2026-04-19T09:47
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manheim
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Port Clinton
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Manheim
39.9 mi
00h 51m
To Bethlehem
45.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    40 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East High Street

    2371 ft · 40 sec · East High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Doe Run Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Doe Run Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elm Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Elm Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Brubaker Valley Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Brubaker Valley Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Furnace Hill Pike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on South College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manheim 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38 mi · 44%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 12%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 7%
Lancaster Avenue
5.53 mi · 6%
South College Street
5.49 mi · 6%
Furnace Hill Pike
3.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38 mi · 00h 45m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
62.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Clinton
00h 51m from Manheim
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Manheim and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manheim to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (138 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Port Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Manheim and 45.9 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Manheim and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Port Clinton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Lancaster station

63 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

66 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

69 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manheim and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 62.67 mi (100.86 km).

Manheim

#1 Manheim

Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population4,816
Coordinates40.1634300, -76.3949600
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-76.394844, 40.163502)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.46 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
6.06 gal · 22.92 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.93 $27.87
Premium $4.95 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $5.98 $18.12 $36.24

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Manheim and Bethlehem. The current time is 09:47:15.

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.