How far is Bethlehem, PA from Collingdale, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Collingdale, PA is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.86 mi
01h 33m
Flight
49.59 mi
79.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.59 mi
Kilometers
79.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.94 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collingdale
Mon, Apr 13, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Mon, Apr 13, 11:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-13T08:22
Arrive Collingdale
Mon, Apr 13, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Bethlehem
30.4 mi
00h 46m
To Collingdale
30.4 mi
00h 46m

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
80°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2011 ft · 56 sec · Portzer Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John Fries Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1962 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    2321 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  21. 21

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1527 ft · 46 sec · West Chester Pike

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Road

  25. 25

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sproul Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on West Springfield Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West Springfield Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Springfield Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Clifton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Clifton Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    36 m · 4 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Macdade Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 40%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 18%
PA-378
5.11 mi · 8%
West Springfield Road
2.74 mi · 4%
John Fries Highway
2.58 mi · 4%
Lawrence Road
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

23.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 46m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bethlehem and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Collingdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Bethlehem and 30.4 miles from Collingdale.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Collingdale. Straight-line distance: 49.59 mi (79.8 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Collingdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population8,781
Coordinates39.9117800, -75.2771300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Collingdale (-75.27713, 39.91178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.57
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.78 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.89 $19.78
Premium $4.95 $10.65 $21.30
Diesel $5.98 $12.86 $25.71

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 Collingdale. The current time is 08:22:23.

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.