How far is Croydon, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
79.03 mi
01h 27m
Flight
44.6 mi
71.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.6 mi
Kilometers
71.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.03 mi
Kilometers
127.19 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
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
Hatfield
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
27 mi
00h 43m
To Bethlehem
52 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Street Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton

    921 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP

    3193 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

    872 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    8 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown

    2467 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham

    95 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base

    621 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Easton Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Horsham Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Bethlehem Pike

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
12 mi · 15%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 10%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.05 mi · 10%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 10%
Bethlehem Pike
4.78 mi · 6%
Street Road
4.22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sellersville Bypass

Continue on Sellersville Bypass

8.2 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatfield
00h 43m from Croydon
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Hatfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Croydon and 52 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hatfield

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

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

RAIL

Ardmore

30 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

34 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

37 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 44.6 mi (71.78 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.83 $25.66
Premium $4.95 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.98 $16.68 $33.37

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 Croydon and Bethlehem. The current time is 03:19:51.

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.