How far is Tacony, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Tacony, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacony and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacony and Bethlehem.
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Start on Walker Street
647 ft · 34 sec · Walker Street
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Turn left onto Princeton Avenue
1074 ft · 44 sec · Princeton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frankford Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Frankford Avenue
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Turn right onto Devereaux Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Devereaux Avenue
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Summerdale Avenue
62 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Adams Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Adams Avenue
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Continue on East Godfrey Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Godfrey Avenue
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Continue on Stenton Avenue
2537 ft · 50 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
8.3 mi · 15 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Continue on South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard
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Continue on North West End Boulevard
6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
128 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Broadway
1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Tacony 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.
Fort Washington Expressway
Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
9.64 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tacony 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 Tacony to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Hatfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Tacony and 53.9 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tacony and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Hatfield
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 Hatfield.
Ardmore
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacony and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.67 km).
#1 Tacony
Situated in the northeastern section of Philadelphia County, this community lies along the Delaware River within the Atlantic Coastal Plain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0312200, -75.0443400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $18.54 | $37.07 |
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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