How far is Morgan, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Morgan, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
74.51 mi
01h 27m
Flight
52.61 mi
84.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.61 mi
Kilometers
84.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.51 mi
Kilometers
119.91 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Morgan
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan
2026-04-17T08:28
Arrive Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Morgan
32 mi
00h 43m
To Bethlehem
42.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Concord Road

    781 ft · 25 sec · Concord Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Dutton Mill Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Dutton Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Edgmont Avenue

    91 m · 6 sec · Edgmont Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2927 ft · 58 sec · South New Middletown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Knowlton Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Knowlton Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    1119 ft · 32 sec · Manchester Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Thornpath Lane

    59 m · 15 sec · Thornpath Lane

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Manchester Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Manchester Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Avenue

    910 ft · 33 sec · East Baltimore Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    1692 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    16 mi · 22 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

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

    2465 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  21. 21

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

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan 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
31 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 33%
Mid-County Expressway
16.2 mi · 22%
West Pumping Station Road
6.13 mi · 8%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 4%
East Dutton Mill Road
1.59 mi · 2%
East Knowlton Road
1.25 mi · 2%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 43m from Morgan
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Morgan and 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 Morgan to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 32 miles from Morgan and 42.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Morgan and Chance Rain Showers 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 Morgan and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 52.61 mi (84.66 km).

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#1 Morgan

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,319
Coordinates39.8653900, -75.4179700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.418113, 39.865632)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
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
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.10 $24.19
Premium $4.95 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.98 $15.73 $31.45

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan and Bethlehem. The current time is 08:28:26.

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.