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

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to New Oxford, PA is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
125.5 mi
02h 47m
Flight
103.31 mi
166.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.31 mi
Kilometers
166.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.5 mi
Kilometers
201.97 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 1:50 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-17T11:03
Arrive New Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 1:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Hamlin
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Bethlehem
62.7 mi
01h 23m
To New Oxford
62.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill

    1151 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    2115 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 94: Hanover, York Springs

    831 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Carlisle Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carlisle Pike

    56 m · 4 sec · Carlisle Pike

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Carlisle Pike

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Berlin Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Berlin Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Carlisle Street

    586 ft · 18 sec · Carlisle Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward Center Square

    108 m · 15 sec · Center Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Square

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 34%
US 15 South
19.4 mi · 15%
I 81 South
19 mi · 15%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 8%
I 83 South
9.18 mi · 7%
Carlisle Pike
9.15 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

43.1 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
01h 23m from Bethlehem
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near New Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Bethlehem and 62.8 miles from New Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near New Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Hamlin

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

39 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

39 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

41 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and New Oxford. Straight-line distance: 103.31 mi (166.26 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 New Oxford

City in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,808
Coordinates39.8637100, -77.0558100
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: New Oxford (-77.05581, 39.86371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.95 $21.95 $43.89
Diesel $5.98 $26.49 $52.98

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and New Oxford. The current time is 11:03:33.

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.