How far is Bethlehem, PA from Upland, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Upland, PA is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.47 mi
01h 55m
Flight
55.35 mi
89.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.35 mi
Kilometers
89.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.47 mi
Kilometers
126.28 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-18T05:20
Arrive Upland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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

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
Blue Bell
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

From Bethlehem
39.2 mi
00h 57m
To Upland
39.3 mi
00h 57m

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
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2011 ft · 56 sec · Portzer Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John Fries Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1962 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    2321 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    23.5 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

    2491 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    13.5 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Swedesford Road

    1531 ft · 36 sec · Swedesford Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward US 202 South: West Chester

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Paoli Pike

    1086 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Paoli Pike

    2842 ft · 1 min · Paoli Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on East Gay Street

    3120 ft · 1 min · East Gay Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East Gay Street

    1009 ft · 47 sec · East Gay Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North High Street

    778 ft · 28 sec · North High Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Miner Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Miner Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South Creek Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Creek Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Bridge Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Unionville Wawaset Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Unionville Wawaset Road

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Doe Run Road

    1663 ft · 50 sec · West Doe Run Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Clonmell Upland Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Clonmell Upland Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clonmell Upland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.5 mi · 30%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.5 mi · 17%
US 202 South
7.85 mi · 10%
PA-378
5.11 mi · 7%
Unionville Wawaset Road
4.64 mi · 6%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Bell
00h 57m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Upland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 39.2 miles from Bethlehem and 39.3 miles from Upland.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

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 Upland. Straight-line distance: 55.35 mi (89.08 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Upland

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population3,347
Coordinates39.8865000, -75.7743900
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Upland (-75.77439, 39.8865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.74 $25.48
Premium $4.95 $13.72 $27.45
Diesel $5.98 $16.56 $33.13

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 Upland. The current time is 05:20:56.

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.