How far is Plumsteadville, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Plumsteadville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plumsteadville and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plumsteadville and Bethlehem.
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Start on Easton Road
7.9 mi · 11 min · Easton Road
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Turn left onto Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Harrow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road
1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hellertown Road
3190 ft · 54 sec · Hellertown Road
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Continue on Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hellertown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road
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Continue on East 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Daly Avenue
1676 ft · 40 sec · Daly Avenue
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Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
3195 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
2434 ft · 45 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1425 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto East Goepp Street
136 m · 15 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plumsteadville and Bethlehem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Easton Road
Start on Easton Road
7.95 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Plumsteadville and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plumsteadville to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Plumsteadville and 12.9 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plumsteadville and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Durham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durham.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plumsteadville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 20.25 mi (32.59 km).
#1 Plumsteadville
Situated in central Bucks County, southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the broader Delaware Valley region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3873300, -75.1465600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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