How far is Bethlehem, PA from Fort Washington, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Fort Washington, PA is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Fort Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Fort Washington.
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Start on Linden Street
2668 ft · 1 min · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
1336 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1318 ft · 34 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1940 ft · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Continue on South New Street
544 ft · 19 sec · South New Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1174 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto Broadway
971 ft · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Wyandotte Street
1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street
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Continue on PA-378
2776 ft · 1 min · PA-378
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Continue on PA-378
4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378
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Turn left
9.1 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sellersville Bypass
8.1 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
8.4 mi · 15 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on North Bethlehem Pike
4.1 mi · 8 min · North Bethlehem Pike
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Turn left onto Spring Avenue
1316 ft · 60 sec · Spring Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Lane
9 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Fort Washington.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
9.14 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Fort Washington?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Perkasie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Bethlehem and 18.8 miles from Fort Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Perkasie
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 Perkasie.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 34.51 mi (55.54 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 Fort Washington
Situated in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies northwest of Philadelphia at an approximate elevation of 233 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1417800, -75.2090600 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Washington (-75.20906, 40.14178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.39 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
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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