How far is Nazareth, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Nazareth, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
8.7 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.53 mi
13.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.53 mi
Kilometers
13.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
8.7 mi
Kilometers
14 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, May 2, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Nazareth
Sat, May 2, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nazareth
2026-05-02T02:32
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, May 2, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nazareth
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
Freemansburg
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Nazareth
4.3 mi
00h 09m
To Bethlehem
4.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    2731 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    906 ft · 34 sec · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nazareth Pike

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Nazareth Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Linden Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Linden Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nazareth 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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nazareth Pike
4.8 mi · 55%
Linden Street
3.2 mi · 37%
South Broad Street
0.52 mi · 6%
Easton Road
0.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Nazareth Pike

Turn left onto Nazareth Pike

4.8 mi · 00h 08m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freemansburg
00h 09m from Nazareth
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Nazareth and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Freemansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Nazareth and 4.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Nazareth and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Freemansburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

58 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

66 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

68 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

69 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nazareth and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 8.53 mi (13.72 km).

Nazareth

#1 Nazareth

Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,688
Coordinates40.7403800, -75.3096200
Altitude150
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 (-75.309532, 40.74038)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.16 L · about $1.27
Round trip
$2.53
0.62 gal · 2.32 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.27 $2.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.43 $2.85
Premium $4.95 $1.54 $3.07
Diesel $5.98 $1.85 $3.71

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Nazareth and Bethlehem. The current time is 02:32:24.

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.