How far is Bethlehem, PA from Phoenixville, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Phoenixville, PA is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Phoenixville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Phoenixville.
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Start on Linden Street
2668 ft · 1 min · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
1336 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1318 ft · 34 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1940 ft · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Continue on South New Street
544 ft · 19 sec · South New Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1174 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto Broadway
971 ft · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Wyandotte Street
1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street
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Continue on PA-378
2776 ft · 1 min · PA-378
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Continue on PA-378
4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378
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Turn left
9.1 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sellersville Bypass
4.7 mi · 6 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 152: Telford
1111 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto State Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1199 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
2997 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on Telford Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Telford Pike
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Turn right onto Harleysville Pike
6.8 mi · 12 min · Harleysville Pike
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Continue on Bridge Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Bridge Road
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Continue on South Trappe Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Trappe Road
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Turn left onto Black Rock Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Black Rock Road
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Turn right onto Collegeville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Collegeville Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Starr Street
1194 ft · 43 sec · Starr Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1028 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
15 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Phoenixville.
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.
Longest stretch
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9.14 mi · 00h 16m
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 Phoenixville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Phoenixville?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Sellersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Bethlehem and 21.3 miles from Phoenixville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Phoenixville.
Stop Ideas Near Sellersville
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 Sellersville.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Phoenixville. Straight-line distance: 35.07 mi (56.44 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 Phoenixville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 16,910 |
| Coordinates | 40.1303800, -75.5149100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phoenixville (-75.51491, 40.13038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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
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