How far is Bethlehem, PA from Worcester, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Worcester, PA is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
36.01 mi
00h 58m
Flight
29.37 mi
47.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.37 mi
Kilometers
47.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.01 mi
Kilometers
57.95 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
18 mi
00h 29m
To Worcester
18 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    681 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 63 East: Lansdale

    51 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sumneytown Pike

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Valley Forge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Valley Forge Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Valley Forge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13.2 mi · 37%
PA-378
5.11 mi · 14%
South Valley Forge Road
2.64 mi · 7%
John Fries Highway
2.58 mi · 7%
Sumneytown Pike
1.91 mi · 5%
PA 63
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

13.2 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 29m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Bethlehem and 18 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 29.37 mi (47.27 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Worcester

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population10,472
Coordinates40.2012200, -75.3465700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Worcester (-75.34657, 40.20122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.98 $7.59 $15.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Worcester. The current time is 00:05:02.

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.