How far is Bethlehem, PA from Thorndale, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Thorndale, PA is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Thorndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Thorndale.
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Start on Linden Street
1367 ft · 35 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Hanover Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue
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Continue on East Hamilton Street
2107 ft · 38 sec · East Hamilton Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Union Street
2594 ft · 54 sec · Union Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
2202 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn left onto Lehigh Street
1036 ft · 19 sec · Lehigh Street
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Continue on Lehigh Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lehigh Street
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Continue on State Avenue
1876 ft · 44 sec · State Avenue
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Turn right onto East Harrison Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Harrison Street
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Continue on North Street
777 ft · 28 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard
1175 ft · 27 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
10.9 mi · 19 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Route 100
26.4 mi · 42 min · Route 100
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Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
994 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
2.6 mi · 3 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 340: Thorndale
666 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Bondsville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bondsville Road
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Continue on Marshallton-Thorndale Road
1160 ft · 32 sec · Marshallton-Thorndale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marshallton-Thorndale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Thorndale.
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.
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Continue on Route 100
26.4 mi · 00h 42m
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 Thorndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Thorndale?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Gilbertsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Bethlehem and 28.2 miles from Thorndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Thorndale.
Stop Ideas Near Gilbertsville
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 Gilbertsville.
Paoli
Exton
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Thorndale. Straight-line distance: 47.99 mi (77.23 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 Thorndale
City in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,407 |
| Coordinates | 39.9928800, -75.7452200 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thorndale (-75.74522, 39.99288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
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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