How far is North Cornwall, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from North Cornwall, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
71.66 mi
01h 28m
Flight
59.8 mi
96.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.8 mi
Kilometers
96.24 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.66 mi
Kilometers
115.32 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in North Cornwall
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Cornwall
2026-04-22T22:27
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Cornwall
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
Hamburg
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From North Cornwall
36.5 mi
00h 44m
To Bethlehem
35.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
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 North Cornwall and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Cornwall and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    94 m · 16 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillside Street

    157 m · 28 sec · Hillside Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Furnace Street

    626 ft · 30 sec · Furnace Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cornwall Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cornwall Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Freeman Road

    108 m · 16 sec · Freeman Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Schaeffer Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Schaeffer Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Avenue

    812 ft · 23 sec · Heidelberg Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stiegel Pike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Stiegel Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on South College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Cornwall 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38 mi · 53%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 14%
Schaeffer Road
5.95 mi · 8%
Lancaster Avenue
5.53 mi · 8%
South College Street
5.49 mi · 8%
Stiegel Pike
2.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38 mi · 00h 45m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
00h 44m from North Cornwall
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Cornwall 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 North Cornwall to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from North Cornwall and 35.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Cornwall and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

65 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Cornwall and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 59.8 mi (96.24 km).

North Cornwall

#1 North Cornwall

Township in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population7,974
Coordinates40.2862000, -76.4166300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-76.416572, 40.286159)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.57 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.06 gal · 19.14 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $4.95 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.98 $15.13 $30.26

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 North Cornwall and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:27:12.

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.