How far is Bethlehem, PA from Penryn, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Penryn, PA is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
76.96 mi
01h 38m
Flight
60.01 mi
96.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.01 mi
Kilometers
96.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.96 mi
Kilometers
123.86 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penryn
Thu, Oct 15, 4:18 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-10-15T14:40
Arrive Penryn
Thu, Oct 15, 4:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Port Clinton
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
38.4 mi
00h 49m
To Penryn
38.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.5 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Brubaker Valley Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Brubaker Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto West Newport Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Newport Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Penryn Road

    2 m · 1 sec · North Penryn Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Penryn Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38.5 mi · 50%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 13%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 8%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 7%
North College Street
5.49 mi · 7%
Furnace Hill Pike
3.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Clinton
00h 49m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Penryn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Port Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Bethlehem and 38.6 miles from Penryn.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Clinton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Lancaster station

63 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Coatesville

69 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Penryn. Straight-line distance: 60.01 mi (96.57 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Penryn

Situated in northern Lancaster County at an elevation of approximately 584 feet, this unincorporated community is defined by its rural, agricultural setting within Penn Township.

Population0
Coordinates40.2050900, -76.3682900
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Penryn (-76.36829, 40.20509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.28
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $12.14 $24.28
Mid-grade $4.93 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $5.31 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $6.55 $17.82 $35.63

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Penryn. The current time is 14:40:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.