How far is Bethlehem, PA from North Cornwall, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to North Cornwall, PA is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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
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Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and North Cornwall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and North Cornwall.
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Start on Linden Street
112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
38.5 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel
806 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on North College Street
5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street
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Continue on Stiegel Pike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Stiegel Pike
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Turn right onto Heidelberg Avenue
812 ft · 18 sec · Heidelberg Avenue
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Turn left onto Schaeffer Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Schaeffer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeman Road
108 m · 13 sec · Freeman Road
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Turn right onto Cornwall Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Cornwall Road
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Turn left onto Furnace Street
626 ft · 30 sec · Furnace Street
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Turn right onto Hillside Street
157 m · 28 sec · Hillside Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
94 m · 14 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and North Cornwall.
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.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
38.5 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near North Cornwall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to North Cornwall?
The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Bethlehem and 36.8 miles from North Cornwall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near North Cornwall.
Stop Ideas Near Hamburg
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 Hamburg.
White Haven, PA
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and North Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 59.8 mi (96.24 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 North Cornwall
Township in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,974 |
| Coordinates | 40.2862000, -76.4166300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Cornwall (-76.41663, 40.2862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $4.09 | $10.58 | $21.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
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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