How far is Bethlehem, PA from Red Lion, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Red Lion, PA is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.32 mi
01h 47m
Flight
54.21 mi
87.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.21 mi
Kilometers
87.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.32 mi
Kilometers
122.82 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Lion
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Red Lion
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blue Bell
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

From Bethlehem
38.2 mi
00h 53m
To Red Lion
38.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Red Lion.

  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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto West Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on John Fries Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1962 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    2321 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    23.5 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

    2491 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    13.5 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1.6 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Swedesford Road

    1531 ft · 36 sec · Swedesford Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward US 202 South: West Chester

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Street Road

    6.4 mi · 12 min · West Street Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Conservatory Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Conservatory Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Conservatory Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.5 mi · 31%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.5 mi · 18%
US 202 South
11.9 mi · 16%
West Street Road
6.38 mi · 8%
PA-378
5.11 mi · 7%
John Fries Highway
2.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

23.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Bell
00h 53m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Red Lion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Red Lion?

The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Blue Bell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Bethlehem and 38.2 miles from Red Lion.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blue Bell

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blue Bell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Bell.

RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

22 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

23 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Red Lion. Straight-line distance: 54.21 mi (87.24 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Red Lion

#2 Red Lion

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,309
Coordinates39.8781700, -75.6816000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Red Lion (-75.6816, 39.87817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
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
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $10.99
Round trip
$21.98
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.99 $21.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.37 $24.74
Premium $4.95 $13.33 $26.65
Diesel $5.98 $16.09 $32.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Red Lion. The current time is 09:38:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.