How far is Bethlehem, PA from Devon, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Devon, PA is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.82 mi
01h 18m
Flight
39.96 mi
64.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.96 mi
Kilometers
64.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.82 mi
Kilometers
86.62 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Devon
Sat, Nov 7, 3:05 AM EST
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Nov 7, 4:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-11-07T01:47
Arrive Devon
Sat, Nov 7, 3:05 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:30 PM EST
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
26.9 mi
00h 39m
To Devon
26.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.5 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

    2491 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    2484 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1398 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    2154 ft · 38 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    136 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South

    1886 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 252 North: Valley Forge Road

    821 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto East Swedesford Road

    1245 ft · 26 sec · East Swedesford Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Valley Forge Road

    3021 ft · 1 min · Valley Forge Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Devon State Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Devon State Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Lancaster Road

    860 ft · 30 sec · Old Lancaster Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto North Fairfield Road

    38 m · 5 sec · North Fairfield Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fairfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.5 mi · 44%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
6.95 mi · 13%
PA-378
5.11 mi · 9%
John Fries Highway
2.58 mi · 5%
US 202 South
2.08 mi · 4%
Devon State Road
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

23.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 39m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Devon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Bethlehem and 26.9 miles from Devon.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Devon.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Devon. Straight-line distance: 39.96 mi (64.31 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 Devon

Situated within Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of 499 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.0492800, -75.4290800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Devon (-75.42908, 40.04928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.73
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $8.36 $16.73
Mid-grade $4.82 $9.16 $18.33
Premium $5.27 $10.02 $20.04
Diesel $6.58 $12.51 $25.01

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Devon. The current time is 01:47:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.