How far is Myerstown, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Myerstown, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.69 mi
02h 10m
Flight
103.9 mi
167.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.9 mi
Kilometers
167.21 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.69 mi
Kilometers
191.02 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Myerstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myerstown
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myerstown
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
Hamlin
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Myerstown
59.3 mi
01h 05m
To Bethlehem
59.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°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 Myerstown and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goodyear Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Goodyear Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Carlisle Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Carlisle Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Yates Street

    2508 ft · 1 min · Yates Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Baltimore Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Baltimore Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Holly Pike

    4 mi · 7 min · Holly Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on South Hanover Street

    1650 ft · 40 sec · South Hanover Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1135 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  19. 19

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Myerstown 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 36%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 19%
South Hanover Street
18.1 mi · 15%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 9%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 6%
Holly Pike
4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
103.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
01h 05m from Myerstown
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Myerstown and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 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?

Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Myerstown and 59.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Myerstown and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Hamlin

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

39 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

39 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

41 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myerstown and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 103.9 mi (167.21 km).

Myerstown

#1 Myerstown

Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population3,258
Coordinates40.0437000, -77.1894300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodyear Road (-77.189327, 40.043581)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.85 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
8.38 gal · 31.7 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.27 $38.54
Premium $4.95 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.98 $25.06 $50.11

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 Myerstown and Bethlehem. The current time is 00:24:50.

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.