How far is New Hope, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from New Hope, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.04 mi
01h 05m
Flight
28.5 mi
45.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.5 mi
Kilometers
45.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.04 mi
Kilometers
59.61 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-19T06:18
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hope
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
Ferndale
PA

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

From New Hope
17.5 mi
00h 32m
To Bethlehem
19.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°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 New Hope and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bridge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lower York Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lower York Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Aquetong Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Aquetong Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Upper York Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Upper York Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Aquetong Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Aquetong Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Carversville Road

    91 m · 8 sec · Carversville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wismer Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Wismer Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Carversville Road

    1 km · 2 min · Carversville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dark Hollow Road

    1320 ft · 29 sec · Dark Hollow Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Easton Road

    2161 ft · 1 min · Old Easton Road

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Easton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 54 sec · Hellertown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Hellertown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Daly Avenue

    1676 ft · 40 sec · Daly Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard

    3195 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    2434 ft · 45 sec · East Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1425 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Goepp Street

    136 m · 15 sec · East Goepp Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hope 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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.69 mi · 15%
Easton Road
4.76 mi · 13%
Wismer Road
4.3 mi · 12%
Aquetong Road
3.98 mi · 11%
Durham Road
3.74 mi · 10%
Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

Merge slight left onto Easton Road

4.76 mi · 00h 07m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
00h 32m from New Hope
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Hope 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 New Hope to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from New Hope and 19.5 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Hope and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

50 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

53 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

55 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

59 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.86 km).

New Hope

#1 New Hope

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,531
Coordinates40.3642700, -74.9512800
Altitude21
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 Bridge Street (-74.951312, 40.3644)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 New Hope and Bethlehem. The current time is 06:18:13.

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.