How far is Ferndale, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Ferndale, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
17.1 mi
00h 32m
Flight
11.91 mi
19.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.91 mi
Kilometers
19.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.1 mi
Kilometers
27.52 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Ferndale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferndale
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ferndale
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
Amity
PA

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

From Ferndale
8.5 mi
00h 16m
To Bethlehem
8.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Ferndale and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Easton Road

    15 m · 11 sec · Easton Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Church Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Durham Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Durham Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

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

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 54 sec · Hellertown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hellertown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Daly Avenue

    1676 ft · 40 sec · Daly Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard

    3195 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    2434 ft · 45 sec · East Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1425 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Goepp Street

    136 m · 15 sec · East Goepp Street

  18. 18

    Turn left 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 Ferndale 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.69 mi · 33%
Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 15%
Hellertown Road
1.77 mi · 10%
Durham Road
1.67 mi · 10%
Church Hill Road
1.54 mi · 9%
Harrow Road
1.36 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Leithsville Road

Continue on Leithsville Road

2.6 mi · 00h 04m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amity
00h 16m from Ferndale
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ferndale 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 Ferndale to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Amity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Ferndale and 8.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ferndale and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Amity

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

55 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

56 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

56 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.16 km).

Ferndale

#1 Ferndale

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,474
Coordinates40.5337100, -75.1787900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Easton Road (-75.17911, 40.533635)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

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 Ferndale and Bethlehem. The current time is 06:57:19.

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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.