How far is Newville, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Newville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
29.13 mi
00h 51m
Flight
23.5 mi
37.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.5 mi
Kilometers
37.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.13 mi
Kilometers
46.88 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Newville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newville
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newville
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 Newville
13.7 mi
00h 25m
To Bethlehem
15.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Creek Road

    35 m · 7 sec · Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Limekiln Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Limekiln Pike

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hilltown Pike

    3023 ft · 1 min · Hilltown Pike

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Baringer Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Baringer Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    598 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1072 ft · 38 sec · South 5th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road

    3174 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Bethlehem Road

    2779 ft · 43 sec · Bethlehem Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newville 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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
12 mi · 41%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 10%
East Walnut Street
2.2 mi · 8%
Baringer Avenue
2.16 mi · 7%
Bethlehem Pike
1.94 mi · 7%
North Limekiln Pike
1.67 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North West End Boulevard

Continue on North West End Boulevard

6.31 mi · 00h 10m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quakertown
00h 25m from Newville
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Newville and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 13.7 miles from Newville and 15.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newville and Chance Rain Showers 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 Newville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 23.5 mi (37.82 km).

Newville

#1 Newville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,351
Coordinates40.3056600, -75.2199000
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Creek Rd (-75.219881, 40.305835)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.89 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
2.06 gal · 7.78 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.21 $8.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.74 $9.47
Premium $4.95 $5.10 $10.21
Diesel $5.98 $6.16 $12.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newville and Bethlehem. The current time is 23:08:22.

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.