How far is Bethlehem, PA from Tinicum, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Tinicum, PA is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.23 mi
00h 44m
Flight
18.46 mi
29.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.46 mi
Kilometers
29.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.23 mi
Kilometers
38.99 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tinicum
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T12:19
Arrive Tinicum
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Durham
PA

City in United States of America

From Bethlehem
12.1 mi
00h 22m
To Tinicum
12.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    1367 ft · 38 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    2883 ft · 54 sec · East Broad Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard

    3176 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daly Avenue

    1721 ft · 46 sec · Daly Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hellertown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Durham Road

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Durham Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road

    1816 ft · 50 sec · Hollow Horn Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Oak Grove Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hollow Horn Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Red Hill Road

    93 m · 10 sec · Red Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Red Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dark Hollow Road

    1919 ft · 38 sec · East Dark Hollow Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Smithtown Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.69 mi · 24%
Durham Road
3.74 mi · 15%
Easton Road
3.52 mi · 15%
Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 11%
Hellertown Road
1.77 mi · 7%
Hollow Horn Road
1.55 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road

3.52 mi · 00h 05m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durham
00h 22m from Bethlehem
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Bethlehem and 12.1 miles from Tinicum.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.

Stop Ideas Near Durham

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

58 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

63 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Tinicum. Straight-line distance: 18.46 mi (29.71 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Tinicum

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population4,109
Coordinates40.4484400, -75.1076700
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Tinicum (-75.10767, 40.44844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Tinicum. The current time is 12:19:27.

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.