How far is Broomall, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Broomall, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
63.16 mi
01h 08m
Flight
44.53 mi
71.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.16 mi
Kilometers
101.64 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in Broomall
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomall
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broomall
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Broomall
26.8 mi
00h 34m
To Bethlehem
36.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Chester Pike

    25 m · 10 sec · West Chester Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on West Chester Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Chester Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    1829 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 38%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 17%
West Pumping Station Road
6.13 mi · 10%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 4%
West Chester Pike
0.99 mi · 2%
Portzer Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 34m from Broomall
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Broomall and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Broomall and 36.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Broomall and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomall and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.67 km).

Broomall

#1 Broomall

Census designated place in Pennsylvania

Population10,789
Coordinates39.9815000, -75.3565800
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 3 West (-75.356639, 39.981282)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.26 $20.51
Premium $4.95 $11.05 $22.09
Diesel $5.98 $13.34 $26.67

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 Broomall and Bethlehem. The current time is 21:11:49.

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.