How far is Newtown, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Newtown, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newtown and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown and Bethlehem.
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Start on West Washington Avenue
137 m · 14 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
2448 ft · 58 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto Durham Road
2391 ft · 54 sec · Durham Road
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Continue on Durham Road
17.6 mi · 29 min · Durham Road
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Continue on 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 Newtown 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.
Durham Road
Continue on Durham Road
17.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Newtown 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 Newtown to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Newtown and 21 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newtown and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
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 Bedminster.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newtown and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 35.65 mi (57.38 km).
#1 Newtown
Situated in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, this locale is established within Bucks County at a general elevation of approximately 157 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2292800, -74.9368300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.46 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
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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