How far is Montgomery, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Montgomery, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Bethlehem.
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Start on West Houston Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · West Houston Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
128 m · 15 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
538 ft · 13 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
1791 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
1765 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
11.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1080 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight left
24 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
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Continue on State Route 54
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street
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Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
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Continue on North Sillyman Street
1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
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Turn left onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn right onto Route 61 South
150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1423 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
1149 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
1208 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto Center Street
129 m · 11 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Bethlehem.
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.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Montgomery and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Montgomery to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Minersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Montgomery and 65.6 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain around Montgomery and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Minersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 87.2 mi (140.34 km).
#1 Montgomery
Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 41.1703600, -76.8769100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.90 | $35.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.14 | $40.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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