How far is Lansdale, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Lansdale, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
30.7 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.95 mi
43.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.95 mi
Kilometers
43.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.7 mi
Kilometers
49.4 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, May 13, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Lansdale
Wed, May 13, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansdale
2026-05-13T06:21
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, May 13, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansdale
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 Lansdale
15.3 mi
00h 26m
To Bethlehem
15.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Bethlehem Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansdale 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
12 mi · 39%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 27%
Bethlehem Pike
3.3 mi · 11%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 9%
South Broad Street
2.35 mi · 8%
Center Street
0.76 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quakertown
00h 26m from Lansdale
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lansdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 15.3 miles from Lansdale and 15.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lansdale and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Lansdale and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 26.95 mi (43.37 km).

Lansdale

#1 Lansdale

Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population17,335
Coordinates40.2415000, -75.2837900
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broad Street (-75.283777, 40.241493)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.83
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.41 $8.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.97 $9.93
Premium $4.95 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.98 $6.46 $12.92

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansdale and Bethlehem. The current time is 06:21:41.

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.