How far is Bethlehem, PA from Ferndale, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Ferndale, PA is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Ferndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Ferndale.
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Start on Linden Street
1367 ft · 38 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
2883 ft · 54 sec · East Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
3176 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Daly Avenue
1721 ft · 46 sec · Daly Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Hellertown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road
3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Durham Road
1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Harrow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road
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Continue on Durham Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Durham Road
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Turn left onto Church Hill Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Hill Road
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Turn sharp right onto Easton Road
15 m · 1 sec · Easton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Ferndale.
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.
Leithsville Road
Continue on Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Ferndale?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Amity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Bethlehem and 8.5 miles from Ferndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferndale.
Stop Ideas Near Amity
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amity.
Trenton Transit Center
Paoli
Cornwells Heights
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.16 km).
#1 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ferndale
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,474 |
| Coordinates | 40.5337100, -75.1787900 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferndale (-75.17879, 40.53371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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