How far is Fairview, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Fairview, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
71.12 mi
01h 18m
Flight
52.13 mi
83.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.13 mi
Kilometers
83.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.12 mi
Kilometers
114.46 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 11, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Sat, Apr 11, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-10T23:27
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 11, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Fairview
30.8 mi
00h 39m
To Bethlehem
40.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
67°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Essex Avenue

    665 ft · 26 sec · Essex Avenue

  2. 2

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

    1907 ft · 50 sec · Fairview Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    774 ft · 28 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    19 mi · 26 min · Mid-County Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 34%
Mid-County Expressway
19 mi · 27%
West Pumping Station Road
6.13 mi · 9%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 4%
Portzer Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 39m from Fairview
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairview and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Fairview and 40.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairview and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 52.13 mi (83.89 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population186
Coordinates39.8717800, -75.3446300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Avenue (-75.344602, 39.871754)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.95 $12.43 $24.87
Diesel $5.98 $15.01 $30.02

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Bethlehem. The current time is 23:27:42.

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.