How far is Hatfield, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Hatfield, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
27.09 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.2 mi
38.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.2 mi
Kilometers
38.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.09 mi
Kilometers
43.59 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Hatfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hatfield
2026-04-23T05:00
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hatfield
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
Quakertown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hatfield
13.5 mi
00h 23m
To Bethlehem
13.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broad Street

    952 ft · 36 sec · East Broad Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · East Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Market Street

    754 ft · 26 sec · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Unionville Pike

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Unionville Pike

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethlehem Pike

    2526 ft · 41 sec · Bethlehem Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hatfield 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
12 mi · 44%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 30%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 11%
Unionville Pike
1.21 mi · 4%
Center Street
0.76 mi · 3%
Bethlehem Pike
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sellersville Bypass

Continue on Sellersville Bypass

8.2 mi · 00h 11m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quakertown
00h 23m from Hatfield
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hatfield and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Quakertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Hatfield and 13.5 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Quakertown

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

46 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

49 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

52 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

53 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hatfield and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 24.2 mi (38.95 km).

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#1 Hatfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,306
Coordinates40.2798300, -75.2993400
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broad Street (-75.299323, 40.279819)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.85
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.92 $7.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.42 $8.83
Premium $4.95 $4.76 $9.51
Diesel $5.98 $5.74 $11.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hatfield and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:00:13.

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.