How far is Morris, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Morris, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.04 mi
03h 04m
Flight
120.38 mi
193.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.38 mi
Kilometers
193.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.04 mi
Kilometers
289.75 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morris
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Elysburg
PA

Census-designated place (CDP) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Morris
81.6 mi
01h 32m
To Bethlehem
98.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Landrus Road

    32 m · 9 sec · Landrus Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Route 414

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Route 414

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    29.2 mi · 34 min · Appalachian Thruway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  10. 10

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    13 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  21. 21

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  30. 30

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  35. 35

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morris and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appalachian Thruway
29.2 mi · 16%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 12%
Keystone Shortway
13 mi · 7%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 7%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 6%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Appalachian Thruway

Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

29.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elysburg
01h 32m from Morris
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Morris 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 Morris to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Morris and 98.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.95 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elysburg

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

72 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Middletown

76 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 120.38 mi (193.73 km).

Morris

#1 Morris

Unincorporated community in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Population1,096
Coordinates41.5950700, -77.2922000
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Landrus Road (-77.292237, 41.595079)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.05 L · about $25.95
Round trip
$51.89
12.7 gal · 48.1 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.95 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.20 $58.41
Premium $4.95 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.98 $37.97 $75.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morris and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:50:42.

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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.