How far is Cambridge, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
71.88 mi
01h 32m
Flight
48.03 mi
77.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.03 mi
Kilometers
77.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.88 mi
Kilometers
115.68 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, May 31, 12:38 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Sun, May 31, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-05-31T11:06
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, May 31, 12:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Fleetwood
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Cambridge
31.6 mi
00h 46m
To Bethlehem
40.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    555 ft · 27 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lombard Street

    113 m · 22 sec · Lombard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    628 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Cambridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Compass Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Compass Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 57 sec · Pequea Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 44 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1089 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2781 ft · 59 sec · South 5th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North 5th Street

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  34. 34

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 16%
Morgantown Expressway
11 mi · 15%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 8%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 8%
North 5th Street
5.02 mi · 7%
Twin County Road
4.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Morgantown Expressway

Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

9.35 mi · 00h 11m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 46m from Cambridge
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cambridge and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Fleetwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Cambridge and 40.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cambridge and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Fleetwood

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

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

RAIL

Exton

51 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

51 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

52 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

54 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 48.03 mi (77.29 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,470
Coordinates40.0814900, -75.9374400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-75.937446, 40.08154)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.76
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.38 $20.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.68 $23.36
Premium $4.95 $12.58 $25.17
Diesel $5.98 $15.19 $30.38

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Bethlehem. The current time is 11:06:29.

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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.