How far is Bethlehem, PA from Blue Bell, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Blue Bell, PA is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.51 mi
01h 04m
Flight
33.18 mi
53.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.18 mi
Kilometers
53.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.51 mi
Kilometers
60.36 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Bell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T06:48
Arrive Blue Bell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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
Perkasie
PA

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

From Bethlehem
18.8 mi
00h 32m
To Blue Bell
18.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Bethlehem and Blue Bell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Blue Bell.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1336 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1318 ft · 34 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1940 ft · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on South New Street

    544 ft · 19 sec · South New Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1174 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    971 ft · 22 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wyandotte Street

    1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street

  9. 9

    Continue on PA-378

    2776 ft · 1 min · PA-378

  10. 10

    Continue on PA-378

    4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378

  11. 11

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Bethlehem Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on North Bethlehem Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Bethlehem Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Penllyn Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Penllyn Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Penllyn Pike

    2492 ft · 52 sec · Penllyn Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Blue Bell.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bethlehem Pike
8.4 mi · 22%
Sellersville Bypass
8.09 mi · 22%
PA-378
5.11 mi · 14%
Penllyn Pike
1.65 mi · 4%
Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
1.51 mi · 4%
North Bethlehem Pike
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

9.14 mi · 00h 16m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkasie
00h 32m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Bell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Blue Bell?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Perkasie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Bethlehem and 18.8 miles from Blue Bell.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Bell.

Stop Ideas Near Perkasie

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

40 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

41 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

43 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

44 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Blue Bell. Straight-line distance: 33.18 mi (53.4 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Blue Bell

#2 Blue Bell

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,067
Coordinates40.1523300, -75.2662900
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Blue Bell (-75.26629, 40.15233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.95 $6.54 $13.08
Diesel $5.98 $7.89 $15.79

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 Bethlehem and Blue Bell. The current time is 06:48:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.