How far is Coplay, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Coplay, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.25 mi
00h 22m
Flight
7.23 mi
11.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.23 mi
Kilometers
11.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.25 mi
Kilometers
14.89 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Coplay
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coplay
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coplay
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Catasauqua
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Coplay
4.5 mi
00h 11m
To Bethlehem
4.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Coplay and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coplay Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Coplay Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    1557 ft · 1 min · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hokendauqua Street

    15 m · 5 sec · Hokendauqua Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    75 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Street

    784 ft · 36 sec · North Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    2853 ft · 1 min · North Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lehigh Street

    1065 ft · 21 sec · Lehigh Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Eugene Street

    152 m · 11 sec · Eugene Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Race Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Race Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Road

    88 m · 11 sec · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Schoenersville Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Schoenersville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Elizabeth Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coplay 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
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
161.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schoenersville Road
2.88 mi · 31%
Race Street
2.48 mi · 27%
2nd Street
1.1 mi · 12%
West Elizabeth Avenue
0.9 mi · 10%
North Front Street
0.54 mi · 6%
Linden Street
0.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Schoenersville Road

Turn right onto Schoenersville Road

2.88 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catasauqua
00h 11m from Coplay
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Coplay 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 Coplay to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Catasauqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Coplay and 4.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Catasauqua

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

50 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

68 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

72 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

74 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coplay and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 7.23 mi (11.63 km).

Coplay

#1 Coplay

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,217
Coordinates40.6701000, -75.4954600
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Coplay Street (-75.495499, 40.670134)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.35
Round trip
$2.70
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.35 $2.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.52 $3.04
Premium $4.95 $1.63 $3.27
Diesel $5.98 $1.97 $3.95

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 Coplay and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:10:06.

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.