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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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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn sharp right onto West Broad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on John Fries Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1962 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
2321 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.5 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
2491 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.5 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Morehall Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road
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Turn right onto Swedesford Road
1531 ft · 36 sec · Swedesford Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 202 South: West Chester
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Street Road
6.4 mi · 12 min · West Street Road
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Turn left onto Conservatory Road
7 m · 1 sec · Conservatory Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Germantown Town Hall
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Bell.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Red Lion. Straight-line distance: 54.21 mi (87.24 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 Red Lion
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,309 |
| Coordinates | 39.8781700, -75.6816000 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Lion (-75.6816, 39.87817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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