How far is Bethlehem, PA from New Hope, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to New Hope, PA is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
34.98 mi
01h 02m
Flight
28.5 mi
45.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.5 mi
Kilometers
45.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.98 mi
Kilometers
56.29 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T07:35
Arrive New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Ferndale
PA

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bethlehem
17.5 mi
00h 31m
To New Hope
17.5 mi
00h 31m

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
54°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 New Hope.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and New Hope.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    1367 ft · 38 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    2883 ft · 54 sec · East Broad Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard

    3176 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daly Avenue

    1721 ft · 46 sec · Daly Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hellertown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road

  10. 10

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Durham Road

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Durham Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Easton Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Old Easton Road

    2161 ft · 1 min · Old Easton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dark Hollow Road

    1320 ft · 28 sec · Dark Hollow Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Carversville Road

    1 km · 2 min · Carversville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Wismer Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Wismer Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carversville Road

    91 m · 7 sec · Carversville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Aquetong Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Aquetong Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Upper York Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Upper York Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Aquetong Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Aquetong Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lower York Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lower York Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto West Bridge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.69 mi · 16%
Easton Road
4.76 mi · 14%
Wismer Road
4.3 mi · 12%
Aquetong Road
3.98 mi · 11%
Durham Road
3.74 mi · 11%
Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road

4.76 mi · 00h 07m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
00h 31m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers near New Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to New Hope?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Bethlehem and 17.5 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

50 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

53 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

55 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

59 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.86 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
New Hope

#2 New Hope

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,531
Coordinates40.3642700, -74.9512800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: New Hope (-74.95128, 40.36427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 New Hope. The current time is 07:35:54.

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.