How far is Marcus Hook, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Marcus Hook, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
77.13 mi
01h 28m
Flight
55.79 mi
89.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.79 mi
Kilometers
89.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.13 mi
Kilometers
124.13 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in Marcus Hook
Sun, Apr 19, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marcus Hook
2026-04-18T22:06
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marcus Hook
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
Worcester
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Marcus Hook
33.8 mi
00h 44m
To Bethlehem
43.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marcus Hook and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on West 10th Street

    135 m · 25 sec · West 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Philadelphia

    884 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Delaware Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2745 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    1534 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marcus Hook 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 32%
Mid-County Expressway
19.5 mi · 25%
West Pumping Station Road
6.13 mi · 8%
Delaware Expressway
4.5 mi · 6%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 3%
Market Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worcester
00h 44m from Marcus Hook
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marcus Hook 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 Marcus Hook to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Marcus Hook and 43.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marcus Hook and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Worcester

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Worcester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worcester.

RAIL

Paoli

21 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

22 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

28 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

31 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marcus Hook and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 55.79 mi (89.79 km).

Marcus Hook

#1 Marcus Hook

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,400
Coordinates39.8192800, -75.4185300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: West 10th Street (-75.418493, 39.819275)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $11.11
Round trip
$22.23
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.11 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.95 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.98 $16.27 $32.53

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 Marcus Hook and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:06:18.

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.