How far is Middleburg, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Middleburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.43 mi
01h 02m
Flight
37.22 mi
59.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.22 mi
Kilometers
59.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.43 mi
Kilometers
89.21 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Middleburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleburg
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middleburg
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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Middleburg
27.7 mi
00h 31m
To Bethlehem
27.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
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 Middleburg and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    1658 ft · 45 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Towanda Street

    1733 ft · 53 sec · Towanda Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Berwick Street

    2298 ft · 50 sec · Berwick Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 476

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.1 mi · 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    2233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middleburg 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.1 mi · 67%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
8.63 mi · 16%
State Street
3.51 mi · 6%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 3%
West Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 2%
Berwick Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.1 mi · 00h 41m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
00h 31m from Middleburg
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Middleburg 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 Middleburg to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Middleburg and 27.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

30 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 37.22 mi (59.9 km).

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#1 Middleburg

Borough in central Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Population1,262
Coordinates41.0700800, -75.7735300
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-75.773562, 41.070081)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.95 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $5.98 $11.66 $23.32

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 Middleburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 04:27:36.

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.