Directions to RUMC
We are located in the rural village of Richmond, within Upper Mount Bethel Township. New York City is 1-1/2 hours to our east, with Philadelphia a similar drive to our south. See our map below. We would be delighted to experience the warmth of your presence!
How To Find Us:
8538 Delaware Drive, Bangor, PA 18013 (for GPS)
Richmond UMC is located in an area of northeastern Pennsylvania known as the Slate Belt, just 15 minutes south of Interstate 80 (exit 4B), on Route 611. Stroudsburg lies to our north and Easton to our south. Our building is nestled in a valley with ample parking will be found around the side and rear of the building.
Directions From The North:
From Interstate 80 - East & West
From Interstate 80 take exit 4B towards the Portland Toll Bridge (75 cents), and on through Mount Bethel on Route 611. After the Route 512 enters from the right, drive another 3 miles on 611 S and arrive at the church on the right, in a curve and at the bottom of the hill/valley.
Scenic Route from Interstate 80E (if you want to avoid the highway)
Take exit 310 towards the Delaware Water Gap, go straight after the first stop light, and turn left at the second stop light (a "T" junction). Follow the scenic trail around the mountain and go through Portland. After the Portland stop light keep right onto 611 S and proceed through Mount Bethel. After the Route 512 enters from the right, drive another 3 miles on 611 S and arrive at the church on the right, in a curve and at the bottom of the hill/valley.
Directions From The South
In Easton take the Route 611 exit off Route 22 (last before NJ toll bridge) and proceed north 14.7 miles. You will pass through Sandt's Eddy and Martins Creek and finally enter the Village of Richmond where you will find the church on the left side (west) of Route 611, after the four-way intersection, just as the road begins to curve.
Directions From The West
If you are near Route 33, take the Route 512 exit in Wind Gap and travel east on this roadway. It will take you through Wind Gap, Pen Argyl, Bangor, East Bangor and on into Mount Bethel. When Route 512 ends at Route 611, take a right (south), proceed 3 miles and pull into the church lot on your right (west), in a curve and at the bottom of the hill/valley.
Directions From The East
Take the Portland or Belvidere Bridges to access our community from the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. From the Portland Bridge, proceed straight into Mount Bethel on Route 611 South and follow the directions "From The North" printed above. From the Belvidere Bridge, make an immediate right after the bridge by the Riverton Restaurant onto Riverton Road. Follow all the way to Route 611 in Richmond. Take a right onto 611 (north) and proceed one half mile. The church will be on your left (west).