How far is Bethlehem, PA from Cambridge, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Cambridge, PA is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
63.28 mi
01h 38m
Flight
48.03 mi
77.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.03 mi
Kilometers
77.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.28 mi
Kilometers
101.84 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sun, May 31, 1:34 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, May 31, 3:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-05-31T11:56
Arrive Cambridge
Sun, May 31, 1:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Fleetwood
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
31.6 mi
00h 49m
To Cambridge
31.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    549 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    3198 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street

    83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street

  34. 34

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

    1355 ft · 34 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster

    45 m · 5 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Main Street

    988 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 46 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 55 sec · Pequea Avenue

  44. 44

    Continue on Compass Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Compass Road

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Cambridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Main Street

    1271 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto T958

    114 m · 19 sec · T958

  48. 48

    Turn right onto North Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 17%
Morgantown Expressway
10.2 mi · 16%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 10%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 9%
North 5th Street Highway
4.9 mi · 8%
Hamilton Boulevard
4.42 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Morgantown Expressway

Continue on Morgantown Expressway

9.46 mi · 00h 11m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 49m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Fleetwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Bethlehem and 31.7 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Fleetwood

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

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

RAIL

Exton

51 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

51 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

52 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

54 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 48.03 mi (77.29 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,470
Coordinates40.0814900, -75.9374400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Cambridge (-75.93744, 40.08149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.26 $20.51
Premium $4.95 $11.05 $22.09
Diesel $5.98 $13.34 $26.67

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Cambridge. The current time is 11:56:48.

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.