How far is Slatington, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Slatington, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slatington and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slatington and Bethlehem.
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Start on Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Best Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue
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Continue on Riverview Drive
7.4 mi · 10 min · Riverview Drive
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Continue on MacArthur Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on MacArthur Road
1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on North 7th Street
2066 ft · 46 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto Tilghman Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tilghman Street
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Continue on Union Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Boulevard
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Continue on West Union Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto Center Street
129 m · 11 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right 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 Slatington 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.
Riverview Drive
Continue on Riverview Drive
7.41 mi · 00h 10m
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 Slatington and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slatington to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Whitehall Township is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Slatington and 10.4 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slatington and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Whitehall Township
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 Whitehall Township.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slatington and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 15.22 mi (24.49 km).
#1 Slatington
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.7484300, -75.6118500 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
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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