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

The driving distance from North Wales, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
44.82 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.08 mi
46.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.08 mi
Kilometers
46.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.82 mi
Kilometers
72.13 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in North Wales
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Wales
2026-04-19T08:22
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Wales
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North Wales
16.5 mi
00h 27m
To Bethlehem
28.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 North Wales and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Wales Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Wales Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Bethlehem Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Wales 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
12 mi · 27%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 18%
Bethlehem Pike
5.21 mi · 12%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6%
North Wales Road
2.24 mi · 5%
Center Street
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sellersville Bypass

Continue on Sellersville Bypass

8.2 mi · 00h 11m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 27m from North Wales
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Wales 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 North Wales to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from North Wales and 28.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Wales and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Wales and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 29.08 mi (46.8 km).

North Wales

#1 North Wales

Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,257
Coordinates40.2109400, -75.2782300
Altitude112
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 Walnut Street (-75.278251, 40.210947)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.27 $14.53
Premium $4.95 $7.83 $15.65
Diesel $5.98 $9.45 $18.90

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 North Wales and Bethlehem. The current time is 08:22:46.

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.