How far is Bethlehem, PA from Bridgeton, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Bridgeton, PA is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Road
99.87 mi
02h 33m
Flight
79.99 mi
128.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.99 mi
Kilometers
128.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.87 mi
Kilometers
160.72 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeton
Mon, Apr 13, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Mon, Apr 13, 1:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-13T08:22
Arrive Bridgeton
Mon, Apr 13, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Bethlehem
49.9 mi
01h 16m
To Bridgeton
50 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    1367 ft · 35 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Hamilton Street

    2107 ft · 38 sec · East Hamilton Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    104 m · 6 sec · Hamilton Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    574 ft · 16 sec · North Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Linden Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Linden Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    551 ft · 15 sec · North 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Philadelphia

    1.2 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    2368 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 23 East

    1010 ft · 21 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Lancaster

    89 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto New Holland Pike

    968 ft · 23 sec · New Holland Pike

  37. 37

    Continue on New Holland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on North Plum Street

    1756 ft · 58 sec · North Plum Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East Orange Street

    3008 ft · 1 min · East Orange Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Prince Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Prince Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Willow Street Pike

  42. 42

    Continue on Lancaster Pike

    1345 ft · 21 sec · Lancaster Pike

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1093 ft · 17 sec · Lancaster Pike

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Pike

  45. 45

    Take the exit right toward Holtwood Road

    560 ft · 28 sec · Holtwood Road

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Holtwood Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  47. 47

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

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Delta Road

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Bridgeton Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bridgeton Road

  49. 49

    Turn sharp left onto Owad Road

    159 m · 14 sec · Owad Road

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Owad Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 30%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 11%
Holtwood Road
9.42 mi · 9%
Willow Street Pike
6.14 mi · 6%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 6%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street Bypass

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

30 mi · 00h 37m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
01h 16m from Bethlehem
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 49.9 miles from Bethlehem and 50 miles from Bridgeton.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeton.

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 Bethlehem and Bridgeton. Straight-line distance: 79.99 mi (128.73 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bridgeton

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,281
Coordinates39.7909400, -76.4205200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Bridgeton (-76.42052, 39.79094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.34 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.77
7.04 gal · 26.68 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.38 $28.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.19 $32.38
Premium $4.95 $17.44 $34.88
Diesel $5.98 $21.05 $42.10

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Bridgeton. The current time is 08:22:39.

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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.