How far is Glenside, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Glenside, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenside and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenside and Bethlehem.
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Start on the route
108 m · 28 sec
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Turn right onto North Easton Road
113 m · 17 sec · North Easton Road
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Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Mount Carmel Avenue
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
148 m · 14 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Limekiln Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Fitzwatertown Road
109 m · 12 sec · Fitzwatertown Road
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Turn left onto Jenkintown Road
60 m · 4 sec · Jenkintown Road
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Limekiln Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Susquehanna Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Susquehanna Road
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Turn right onto East Butler Pike
1091 ft · 31 sec · East Butler Pike
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Take the ramp left toward PA 309 North: Montgomeryville
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
8.3 mi · 15 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Continue on South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard
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Continue on North West End Boulevard
6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
128 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Broadway
1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenside and Bethlehem.
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.
Bethlehem Pike
Continue on Bethlehem Pike
8.32 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Glenside and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenside to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Sellersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Glenside and 39.8 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Glenside and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Sellersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sellersville.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenside and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 37.96 mi (61.09 km).
#1 Glenside
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 8,384 |
| Coordinates | 40.1023300, -75.1521200 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.86 | $25.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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