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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Bridge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Lower York Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lower York Road
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Turn right onto Aquetong Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Aquetong Road
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Turn right onto Upper York Road
26 m · 2 sec · Upper York Road
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Turn left onto Aquetong Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Aquetong Road
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Turn left onto Carversville Road
91 m · 8 sec · Carversville Road
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Turn right onto Wismer Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Wismer Road
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Continue on Carversville Road
1 km · 2 min · Carversville Road
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Turn left onto Dark Hollow Road
1320 ft · 29 sec · Dark Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Old Easton Road
2161 ft · 1 min · Old Easton Road
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Easton Road
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Turn left onto Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Harrow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road
1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hellertown Road
3190 ft · 54 sec · Hellertown Road
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Continue on Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hellertown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road
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Continue on East 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Daly Avenue
1676 ft · 40 sec · Daly Avenue
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Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
3195 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
2434 ft · 45 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1425 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto East Goepp Street
136 m · 15 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.86 km).
#1 New Hope
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.3642700, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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