How far is Myerstown, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Myerstown, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
60.74 mi
01h 12m
Flight
51.97 mi
83.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.97 mi
Kilometers
83.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.74 mi
Kilometers
97.75 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Myerstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myerstown
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Lenhartsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Myerstown
30.3 mi
00h 36m
To Bethlehem
30.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Myerstown and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Carpenter Avenue

    861 ft · 40 sec · East Carpenter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South College Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South College Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  6. 6

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

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  9. 9

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  18. 18

    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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38 mi · 63%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 17%
Lancaster Avenue
5.53 mi · 9%
South College Street
2.61 mi · 4%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 3%
West Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38 mi · 00h 45m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenhartsville
00h 36m from Myerstown
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Myerstown 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 Myerstown to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Lenhartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Myerstown and 30.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lenhartsville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Downingtown

65 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

66 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

66 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myerstown and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 51.97 mi (83.64 km).

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#1 Myerstown

Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population3,140
Coordinates40.3745400, -76.3027300
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East Carpenter Avenue (-76.302704, 40.374303)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.49
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.74 $17.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.84 $19.68
Premium $4.95 $10.60 $21.20
Diesel $5.98 $12.80 $25.59

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 23:37:31.

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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.