How far is Bethlehem, PA from Yardley, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Yardley, PA is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Yardley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Yardley.
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Start on Linden Street
1367 ft · 38 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
2883 ft · 54 sec · East Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
3176 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Daly Avenue
1721 ft · 46 sec · Daly Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Hellertown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road
3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Durham Road
1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Harrow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road
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Continue on Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Easton Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Easton Road
2161 ft · 1 min · Old Easton Road
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Turn left onto Dark Hollow Road
1320 ft · 28 sec · Dark Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Carversville Road
1 km · 2 min · Carversville Road
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Continue on Wismer Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Wismer Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carversville Road
91 m · 7 sec · Carversville Road
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Turn right onto Aquetong Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Aquetong Road
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Turn right onto Upper York Road
26 m · 2 sec · Upper York Road
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Turn left onto Aquetong Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Aquetong Road
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Turn right onto River Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Taylorsville Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Taylorsville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
693 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Jervue Drive
91 m · 18 sec · Jervue Drive
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Turn left onto Riverview Avenue
548 ft · 24 sec · Riverview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Yardley.
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.
Taylorsville Road
Turn right onto Taylorsville Road
5.51 mi · 00h 10m
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 Mostly Sunny near Yardley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Yardley?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Tinicum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Bethlehem and 22.1 miles from Yardley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Yardley.
Stop Ideas Near Tinicum
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 Tinicum.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Yardley. Straight-line distance: 38.09 mi (61.3 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 Yardley
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,506 |
| Coordinates | 40.2456600, -74.8460000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yardley (-74.846, 40.24566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
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
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