How far is Bethlehem, PA from Quakertown, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Quakertown, PA is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.81 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.81 mi
20.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.81 mi
Kilometers
20.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.81 mi
Kilometers
23.83 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quakertown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Quakertown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
7.4 mi
00h 13m
To Quakertown
7.4 mi
00h 13m

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
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1336 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1318 ft · 34 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1940 ft · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on South New Street

    544 ft · 19 sec · South New Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1174 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    971 ft · 22 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wyandotte Street

    1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street

  9. 9

    Continue on PA-378

    2776 ft · 1 min · PA-378

  10. 10

    Continue on PA-378

    4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378

  11. 11

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Broad Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-378
5.11 mi · 35%
West Broad Street
0.91 mi · 6%
Wyandotte Street
0.62 mi · 4%
Linden Street
0.51 mi · 3%
Fahy Bridge
0.37 mi · 2%
East Church Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

6.28 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
12.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
00h 13m from Bethlehem
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Quakertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Bethlehem and 7.4 miles from Quakertown.

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

The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Quakertown.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Quakertown. Straight-line distance: 12.81 mi (20.62 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Quakertown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population8,757
Coordinates40.4417700, -75.3415700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Quakertown (-75.34157, 40.44177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.95 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $5.98 $3.11 $6.22

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 Quakertown. The current time is 04:54:20.

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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.