How far is Bethlehem, PA from Hatboro, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Hatboro, PA is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.78 mi
01h 06m
Flight
34.15 mi
54.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.15 mi
Kilometers
54.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.78 mi
Kilometers
62.41 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hatboro
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T06:48
Arrive Hatboro
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Sellersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
19.4 mi
00h 33m
To Hatboro
19.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.1 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Bethlehem Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Line Lexington Road

    81 m · 6 sec · Line Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on County Line Road

    10.6 mi · 19 min · County Line Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North York Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North York Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South York Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Line Road
10.6 mi · 27%
Sellersville Bypass
8.09 mi · 21%
PA-378
5.11 mi · 13%
Bethlehem Pike
2.13 mi · 6%
North York Road
1.11 mi · 3%
Wyandotte Street
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Line Road

Continue on County Line Road

10.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sellersville
00h 33m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Hatboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Sellersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Bethlehem and 19.4 miles from Hatboro.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Hatboro.

Stop Ideas Near Sellersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

38 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

39 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

42 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

43 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Hatboro. Straight-line distance: 34.15 mi (54.96 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Hatboro

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,512
Coordinates40.1742800, -75.1068400
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Hatboro (-75.10684, 40.17428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.30 $12.60
Premium $4.95 $6.79 $13.57
Diesel $5.98 $8.19 $16.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Hatboro. The current time is 06:48:42.

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.