How far is Collegeville, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Collegeville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
39.95 mi
01h 07m
Flight
30.72 mi
49.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.72 mi
Kilometers
49.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.95 mi
Kilometers
64.29 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 12:43 PM EDT
Return by in Collegeville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collegeville
2026-04-17T11:36
Arrive Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collegeville
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
Perkasie
PA

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

From Collegeville
18.5 mi
00h 33m
To Bethlehem
21.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    83 m · 17 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto 2nd Avenue

    153 m · 17 sec · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bridge Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Harleysville Pike

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Harleysville Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Telford Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Telford Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2997 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1199 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto PA 309 North

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Sellersville Bypass

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Sellersville Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collegeville 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
12 mi · 30%
Harleysville Pike
6.8 mi · 17%
Sellersville Bypass
4.63 mi · 12%
Bridge Road
3.82 mi · 10%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 7%
1st Avenue
1.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Harleysville Pike

Continue on Harleysville Pike

6.8 mi · 00h 12m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkasie
00h 33m from Collegeville
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Collegeville 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 Collegeville to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Perkasie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Collegeville and 21.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perkasie

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

40 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

41 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

43 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

44 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collegeville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 30.72 mi (49.44 km).

Collegeville

#1 Collegeville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,093
Coordinates40.1856600, -75.4515700
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.451531, 40.18563)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.48 $12.97
Premium $4.95 $6.99 $13.97
Diesel $5.98 $8.43 $16.86

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Collegeville and Bethlehem. The current time is 11:36:10.

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.