How far is Bethlehem, PA from Cornwall, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Cornwall, PA is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
72.78 mi
01h 36m
Flight
59.64 mi
95.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.64 mi
Kilometers
95.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.78 mi
Kilometers
117.13 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornwall
Fri, Apr 17, 12:29 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-17T10:53
Arrive Cornwall
Fri, Apr 17, 12:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Hamburg
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bethlehem
36.4 mi
00h 48m
To Cornwall
36.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38.5 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Stiegel Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Heidelberg Avenue

    812 ft · 18 sec · Heidelberg Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Schaeffer Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Schaeffer Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boyd Street

    747 ft · 26 sec · Boyd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Manor Road

    143 m · 26 sec · Manor Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Road

    761 ft · 33 sec · Hillcrest Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38.5 mi · 53%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 13%
Schaeffer Road
5.95 mi · 8%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 8%
North College Street
5.49 mi · 8%
Stiegel Pike
2.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 46m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
00h 48m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Cornwall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Bethlehem and 36.5 miles from Cornwall.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Cornwall.

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

65 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 59.64 mi (95.98 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Cornwall

Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population4,382
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.4060700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Cornwall (-76.40607, 40.2737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.00
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.50 $21.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.82 $23.64
Premium $4.95 $12.73 $25.46
Diesel $5.98 $15.37 $30.74

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Cornwall. The current time is 10:53:20.

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.