How far is Monroe, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Monroe, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.76 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.05 mi
16.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.05 mi
Kilometers
16.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.76 mi
Kilometers
22.14 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Tue, Nov 10, 6:25 AM EST
Return by in Monroe
Tue, Nov 10, 6:49 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-11-10T06:01
Arrive Bethlehem
Tue, Nov 10, 6:25 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Lower Saucon
PA

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Monroe
6.6 mi
00h 12m
To Bethlehem
7.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Easton Road

    2814 ft · 56 sec · Easton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    2193 ft · 42 sec · Durham Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Red Bridge Road

    3073 ft · 2 min · Red Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stouts Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Stouts Valley Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Steely Hill Road

    3039 ft · 2 min · Steely Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Raubsville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Raubsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Easton Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Easton Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Cherry Lane

    2603 ft · 59 sec · Cherry Lane

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Hellertown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Daly Avenue

    1676 ft · 40 sec · Daly Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard

    3195 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    2434 ft · 45 sec · East Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1425 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Goepp Street

    136 m · 15 sec · East Goepp Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easton Road
4.27 mi · 31%
Stouts Valley Road
2.47 mi · 18%
Hellertown Road
1.17 mi · 8%
Raubsville Road
0.74 mi · 5%
East 4th Street
0.7 mi · 5%
Stefko Boulevard
0.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

Continue on Easton Road

3.74 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lower Saucon
00h 12m from Monroe
Leave By
7:42 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe 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 Monroe to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lower Saucon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Monroe and 7.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lower Saucon

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

62 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Princeton Junction station

64 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Paoli

65 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 10.05 mi (16.17 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population511
Coordinates40.5728800, -75.1921200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Easton Road (-75.192581, 40.572757)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.27
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $2.14 $4.27
Mid-grade $4.79 $2.35 $4.70
Premium $5.24 $2.57 $5.13
Diesel $6.56 $3.21 $6.43

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Bethlehem. The current time is 06:01:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.