How far is Walnutport, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Walnutport, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
20.05 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.89 mi
23.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.89 mi
Kilometers
23.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.05 mi
Kilometers
32.27 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Tue, May 12, 7:25 PM EDT
Return by in Walnutport
Tue, May 12, 8:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnutport
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Bethlehem
Tue, May 12, 7:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Walnutport
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
Whitehall Township
PA

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Walnutport
10.3 mi
00h 17m
To Bethlehem
9.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1588 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Best Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Riverview Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · MacArthur Road

  5. 5

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North 7th Street

    2066 ft · 46 sec · North 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tilghman Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Union Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Union Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnutport 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverview Drive
7.41 mi · 37%
MacArthur Road
5.25 mi · 26%
Union Boulevard
2.37 mi · 12%
West Union Boulevard
2.28 mi · 11%
Tilghman Street
1.09 mi · 5%
South Best Avenue
1.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitehall Township
00h 17m from Walnutport
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walnutport and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnutport to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 10.3 miles from Walnutport and 9.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnutport and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Whitehall Township

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

69 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

72 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnutport and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.96 km).

Walnutport

#1 Walnutport

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,115
Coordinates40.7542600, -75.5988000
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.598807, 40.754253)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.80
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.90 $5.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.27 $6.53
Premium $4.95 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.98 $4.25 $8.49

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnutport and Bethlehem. The current time is 18:50:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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