How far is Enola, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Enola, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
90.98 mi
01h 37m
Flight
85.4 mi
137.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.4 mi
Kilometers
137.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.98 mi
Kilometers
146.42 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, May 31, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Enola
Sun, May 31, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enola
2026-05-31T08:44
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, May 31, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enola
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bernville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Enola
45.4 mi
00h 48m
To Bethlehem
45.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 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 Enola and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Enola Drive

    2202 ft · 1 min · North Enola Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbia Road

    1586 ft · 44 sec · East Columbia Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Enola Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Enola Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 47%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 25%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 11%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 8%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 2%
North Enola Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernville
00h 48m from Enola
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enola and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Bernville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Enola and 45.5 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bernville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

45 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

49 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

53 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

55 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enola and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 85.4 mi (137.44 km).

Enola

#1 Enola

Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

Population6,111
Coordinates40.2900900, -76.9338600
Altitude136
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 Enola Drive (-76.933779, 40.290109)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.23
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.12 $26.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.76 $29.53
Premium $4.95 $15.90 $31.80
Diesel $5.98 $19.20 $38.39

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 Enola and Bethlehem. The current time is 08:44:43.

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.