Bethlehem Township is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania and is home to an estimated population of almost 33,000 people. The township offers a variety of transportation options for its residents. Public transit is provided by Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) with bus routes to Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Quakertown and other nearby locations. The LANTA system also includes connections to the Philadelphia area. For those looking for a more personal form of transportation there are numerous taxi services available throughout the township. Those wishing to drive their own vehicles can benefit from the close proximity to several major highways such as Interstate 78 and Route 22. In addition, the Lehigh Valley International Airport is located just 15 miles away providing quick access for air travel. With these various kinds of transportation options, Bethlehem Township makes it easy for its residents to get around quickly and conveniently no matter what their needs may be.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bethlehem township takes 27.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bethlehem township get to work:
- 85.4% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit