How far is Halfway House, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Halfway House, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
38.46 mi
00h 58m
Flight
27.75 mi
44.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.75 mi
Kilometers
44.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.46 mi
Kilometers
61.89 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM EDT
Return by in Halfway House
Sun, Apr 19, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halfway House
2026-04-19T09:47
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Halfway House
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
Hereford
PA

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Halfway House
15.4 mi
00h 29m
To Bethlehem
23.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Halfway House and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Halfway House and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    107 m · 31 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farmington Avenue

    1151 ft · 32 sec · Farmington Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Farmington Avenue

    1690 ft · 49 sec · Farmington Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    783 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Pike

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    891 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1176 ft · 28 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Street

    777 ft · 21 sec · North Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Harrison Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dalton Street

    2299 ft · 53 sec · Dalton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Emaus Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Emaus Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Emmaus Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Halfway House 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Pike
19.2 mi · 50%
Emaus Avenue
2.59 mi · 7%
Emmaus Avenue
2.16 mi · 6%
Broadway
2.06 mi · 5%
Harrison Street
1.67 mi · 4%
Center Street
0.76 mi · 2%
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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hereford
00h 29m from Halfway House
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Halfway House 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 Halfway House to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Hereford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Halfway House and 23.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hereford

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

46 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Ardmore

54 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Halfway House and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 27.75 mi (44.66 km).

Halfway House

#1 Halfway House

Census designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population2,881
Coordinates40.2820400, -75.6432400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.643113, 40.282085)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 Halfway House and Bethlehem. The current time is 09:47:40.

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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.