How far is Moore, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

Fastest route

The distance from Moore Township, Pennsylvania, to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is approximately 12.1 miles (19.5 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 23 minutes via PA-987 S and PA-512 S.

Directions

  1. Head west on Maefield Rd toward S Delps Rd.
  2. Turn left onto S Delps Rd.
  3. Take PA-987 S, PA-512 S, and Center St to Linden St in Bethlehem.
  4. Turn right onto Point Phillips Rd.
  5. Continue straight onto PA-987 S/Monocacy Dr.
  6. Continue to follow PA-987 S.
  7. Turn right onto W Main St.
  8. Turn right onto PA-512 S/S Walnut St.
  9. Continue to follow PA-512 S.
  10. Turn left onto E Elizabeth Ave.
  11. Turn right onto Linden St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • πŸš— Use PA-987 S/Monocacy Dr as it's the fastest route now due to traffic conditions.
  • β›½ Check your fuel level before starting the journey and refuel if necessary.
  • 🚦 Be aware of traffic signals and follow traffic rules for a safe journey.
  • 🚧 Stay informed about road closures or construction work that may affect your route.
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Use a GPS navigation app or device to keep track of your progress and upcoming turns.
  • β˜• Take a short break if needed, especially if it's a long drive, to stay refreshed and focused.
  • πŸ“± Keep your mobile phone charged and accessible for emergencies or to communicate with others during the trip.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.61 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.01 mi
82.1 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.01 mi
Kilometers
82.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.61 mi
Kilometers
118.46 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Moore
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moore
2026-04-23T05:10
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moore
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Moore
31.1 mi
00h 42m
To Bethlehem
42.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51Β°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
72Β°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    69 m Β· 15 sec Β· Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maryland Avenue

    1566 ft Β· 1 min Β· Maryland Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    2153 ft Β· 1 min Β· Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Kedron Avenue

    1.3 mi Β· 2 min Β· Kedron Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Woodland Avenue

    1.1 km Β· 2 min Β· Woodland Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Baltimore Pike

    1.5 mi Β· 3 min Β· East Baltimore Pike

  7. 7

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

    1752 ft Β· 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    16.2 mi Β· 22 min Β· Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    24.3 mi Β· 26 min Β· Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

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

    2465 ft Β· 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m Β· 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi Β· 4 min Β· John Fries Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft Β· 1 min Β· Portzer Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft Β· 59 sec Β· Portzer Road

  15. 15

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

    2337 ft Β· 1 min Β· West Pumping Station Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    5.1 mi Β· 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m Β· 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi Β· 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft Β· 41 sec Β· Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft Β· 38 sec Β· West 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft Β· 42 sec Β· Fahy Bridge

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km Β· 2 min Β· Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft Β· 50 sec Β· East Goepp Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m Β· 1 sec Β· Linden Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec Β· Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moore 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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi Β· 33%
Mid-County Expressway
16.2 mi Β· 22%
West Pumping Station Road
6.13 mi Β· 8%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi Β· 4%
East Baltimore Pike
1.48 mi Β· 2%
Kedron Avenue
1.32 mi Β· 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi Β· 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 42m from Moore
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Moore and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Moore and 42.5 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moore and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 51.01 mi (82.1 km).

Moore

#1 Moore

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population9,470
Coordinates39.8892800, -75.3046300
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-75.304726, 39.88924)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.83 L Β· about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.2 gal Β· 19.66 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.96 $23.91
Premium $4.95 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $5.98 $15.55 $31.10

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 Β· Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moore and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:10:14.

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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.