How far is Whitehall Township, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Whitehall Township, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 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
11.35 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.35 mi
11.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.35 mi
Kilometers
11.83 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.35 mi
Kilometers
18.26 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
Fri, Apr 17, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Whitehall Township
Fri, Apr 17, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall Township
2026-04-17T03:20
Arrive Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 3:42 AM 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 Whitehall Township
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Allentown
PA

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

From Whitehall Township
5.3 mi
00h 10m
To Bethlehem
6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall Township and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Saylor Drive

    110 m · 21 sec · Saylor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coplay Street

    620 ft · 34 sec · Coplay Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Ruch Street

    683 ft · 21 sec · South Ruch Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2337 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · MacArthur Road

  6. 6

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North 7th Street

    2066 ft · 46 sec · North 7th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tilghman Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Union Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Union Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehall Township 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MacArthur Road
3.48 mi · 31%
Union Boulevard
2.37 mi · 21%
West Union Boulevard
2.28 mi · 20%
Tilghman Street
1.09 mi · 10%
Center Street
0.52 mi · 5%
North 7th Street
0.39 mi · 3%
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
+4.1 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 10m from Whitehall Township
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitehall Township and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitehall Township to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 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 5.3 miles from Whitehall Township and 6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 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 $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitehall Township and Chance Rain Showers 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 Whitehall Township and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 7.35 mi (11.83 km).

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#1 Whitehall Township

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population24,896
Coordinates40.6667600, -75.4999100
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Saylor Drive (-75.499856, 40.666715)
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 17m
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
0.4 gal
1.52 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.27
0.8 gal · 3.04 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.63 $3.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.84 $3.68
Premium $4.95 $1.98 $3.96
Diesel $5.98 $2.39 $4.78

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitehall Township and Bethlehem. The current time is 03:20:14.

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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.