How far is Elverson, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Elverson, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
54.82 mi
01h 20m
Flight
40.53 mi
65.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.53 mi
Kilometers
65.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.82 mi
Kilometers
88.22 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Elverson
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elverson
2026-04-19T13:43
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elverson
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
Bechtelsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Elverson
23.9 mi
00h 40m
To Bethlehem
31 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3187 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Ridge Road

    8.6 mi · 14 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Pike

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    891 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1176 ft · 28 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Street

    777 ft · 21 sec · North Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Harrison Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Harrison Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dalton Street

    2299 ft · 53 sec · Dalton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Emaus Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Emaus Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Emmaus Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elverson 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Pike
27.6 mi · 50%
Ridge Road
8.64 mi · 16%
Emaus Avenue
2.59 mi · 5%
Emmaus Avenue
2.16 mi · 4%
Broadway
2.06 mi · 4%
Harrison Street
1.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Pike

Continue straight

14.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bechtelsville
00h 40m from Elverson
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Elverson and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Bechtelsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Elverson and 31 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Elverson and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Bechtelsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

39 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Coatesville

46 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elverson and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 40.53 mi (65.22 km).

Elverson

#1 Elverson

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,300
Coordinates40.1567600, -75.8327100
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-75.832727, 40.156846)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.77
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.89 $15.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.88 $17.75
Premium $4.95 $9.56 $19.12
Diesel $5.98 $11.54 $23.08

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elverson and Bethlehem. The current time is 13:43:26.

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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.