How far is Willow Street, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Willow Street, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.01 mi
01h 42m
Flight
65.38 mi
105.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.38 mi
Kilometers
105.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.01 mi
Kilometers
128.77 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Willow Street
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Street
2026-04-18T04:59
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Street
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Muhlenberg
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Willow Street
38.3 mi
00h 51m
To Bethlehem
41.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willow Street Pike

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Willow Street Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    942 ft · 32 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Queen Street

    2636 ft · 2 min · South Queen Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1630 ft · 60 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Church Street

    863 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East King Street

    608 ft · 28 sec · East King Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Plum Street

    2321 ft · 1 min · North Plum Street

  9. 9

    Continue on New Holland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on New Holland Pike

    1493 ft · 41 sec · New Holland Pike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1010 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  35. 35

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Street 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
44 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.2 mi · 38%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 15%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 8%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 7%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 4%
Willow Street Pike
3.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muhlenberg
00h 51m from Willow Street
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Willow Street 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 Willow Street to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Muhlenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Willow Street and 41.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Willow Street and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Muhlenberg

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

45 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

47 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

47 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Lancaster station

48 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Street and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 65.38 mi (105.22 km).

Willow Street

#1 Willow Street

Census designated place

Population7,578
Coordinates39.9792700, -76.2763500
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.276373, 39.979344)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
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)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.69 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.05
5.64 gal · 21.38 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.52 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.95 $13.97 $27.94
Diesel $5.98 $16.86 $33.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Willow Street and Bethlehem. The current time is 04:59:57.

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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.