How far is Stiles, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Stiles, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.02 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.72 mi
12.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.72 mi
Kilometers
12.42 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.02 mi
Kilometers
17.73 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 1:11 PM EDT
Return by in Stiles
Thu, Oct 15, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stiles
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 1:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stiles
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Allentown
PA

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

From Stiles
5.2 mi
00h 10m
To Bethlehem
5.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 5th Avenue

    1353 ft · 1 min · South 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    917 ft · 25 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · MacArthur Road

  4. 4

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 7th Street

    2066 ft · 46 sec · North 7th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tilghman Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Union Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Union Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MacArthur Road
3.48 mi · 32%
Union Boulevard
2.37 mi · 22%
West Union Boulevard
2.28 mi · 21%
Tilghman Street
1.09 mi · 10%
North 7th Street
0.39 mi · 4%
South 5th Avenue
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MacArthur Road

Turn left onto MacArthur Road

2.82 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
7.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 10m from Stiles
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Stiles 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 Stiles to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Stiles and 5.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Stiles and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

63 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

66 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

69 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stiles and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 7.72 mi (12.42 km).

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#1 Stiles

Located within Whitehall Township in Lehigh County, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of approximately 358 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6653700, -75.5082400
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-75.508267, 40.665401)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.48
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $1.74 $3.48
Mid-grade $4.93 $1.92 $3.84
Premium $5.31 $2.07 $4.14
Diesel $6.55 $2.55 $5.11

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stiles and Bethlehem. The current time is 12:49:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.