How far is Ulster, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Ulster, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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 in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ulster and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ulster and Bethlehem.
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Start on the route
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1385 ft · 28 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Bernice Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Bernice Road
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Route 487
13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487
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Turn left
17.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP
550 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
2233 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
975 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
1149 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
1208 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1 mi · 2 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 Ulster and Bethlehem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Ulster and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ulster to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Luzerne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Ulster and 69.1 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.31 one way or $40.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ulster and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Luzerne
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 Luzerne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ulster and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 102.76 mi (165.38 km).
#1 Ulster
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,263 |
| Coordinates | 41.8459100, -76.5018900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.86 | $45.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
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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