How far is Bellevue, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 104 miles (167.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
104.02 mi
02h 17m
Flight
80.73 mi
129.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.73 mi
Kilometers
129.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.02 mi
Kilometers
167.4 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-19T01:11
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Bellevue
52.9 mi
01h 08m
To Bethlehem
51.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gemmill Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Gemmill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Miller Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Miller Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bryansville Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Bryansville Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Delta Road

    72 m · 4 sec · Delta Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Delta Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Delta Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Delta Bypass

    2536 ft · 45 sec · Delta Bypass

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delta Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Delta Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Holtwood Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Pike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1959 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Penn Grant Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

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

    829 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 46 sec · Allentown Pike

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  41. 41

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  42. 42

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue 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
50 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.2 mi · 29%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 11%
Holtwood Road
9.65 mi · 9%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 6%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 5%
Lancaster Pike
5.43 mi · 5%
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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
01h 08m from Bellevue
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bellevue and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Bellevue and 51.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.00 one way or $29.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bellevue and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 80.73 mi (129.93 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,980
Coordinates39.7606600, -76.3985700
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Gemmill Road (-76.398581, 39.760754)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.89 L · about $15.00
Round trip
$29.99
7.34 gal · 27.78 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.00 $29.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.88 $33.76
Premium $4.95 $18.18 $36.36
Diesel $5.98 $21.95 $43.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:11:41.

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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.