How far is Bethlehem, PA from Newmanstown, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Newmanstown, PA is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
60.45 mi
01h 24m
Flight
48.23 mi
77.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.23 mi
Kilometers
77.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.45 mi
Kilometers
97.28 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newmanstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T05:41
Arrive Newmanstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Lenhartsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
30.2 mi
00h 42m
To Newmanstown
30.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.5 mi · 42 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg

    732 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Four Point Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Four Point Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West High Street

    653 ft · 15 sec · West High Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1542 ft · 31 sec · South 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Newmanstown Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Newmanstown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Sheridan Road

    156 m · 18 sec · South Sheridan Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cardinal Alley

    47 m · 11 sec · Cardinal Alley

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cardinal Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
34.5 mi · 57%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 16%
Four Point Road
3.18 mi · 5%
Bethlehem Spur Route
2.34 mi · 4%
East Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

34.5 mi · 00h 42m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenhartsville
00h 42m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Newmanstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Lenhartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Bethlehem and 30.3 miles from Newmanstown.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Newmanstown.

Stop Ideas Near Lenhartsville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

58 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Downingtown

65 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

66 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

66 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Newmanstown. Straight-line distance: 48.23 mi (77.62 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Newmanstown

Census designated place

Population2,478
Coordinates40.3495400, -76.2132800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Newmanstown (-76.21328, 40.34954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.07 L · about $8.70
Round trip
$17.41
4.26 gal · 16.14 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.70 $17.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.80 $19.59
Premium $4.95 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $5.98 $12.74 $25.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Newmanstown. The current time is 05:41:17.

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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.