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

The driving distance from North York, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
97.51 mi
01h 57m
Flight
84.61 mi
136.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.61 mi
Kilometers
136.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.51 mi
Kilometers
156.92 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 1:04 PM EDT
Return by in North York
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North York
2026-04-19T11:07
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 1:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North York
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
Mohnton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North York
48.2 mi
00h 58m
To Bethlehem
49.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
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 York and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Avenue

    21 m · 7 sec · East 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North George Street

    1932 ft · 49 sec · North George Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arsenal Road

    884 ft · 20 sec · Arsenal Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East

    607 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Belmont Street

    578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    19.6 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  32. 32

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North York 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
41 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.5 mi · 31%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 12%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 6%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 6%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 4%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

22.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mohnton
00h 58m from North York
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North York 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 York to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Mohnton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from North York and 49.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mohnton

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

37 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

38 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Downingtown

39 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North York and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 84.61 mi (136.16 km).

North York

#1 North York

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,254
Coordinates39.9781500, -76.7330200
Altitude123
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 7th Avenue (-76.732982, 39.978022)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.11
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.06 $28.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.95 $17.04 $34.08
Diesel $5.98 $20.57 $41.14

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 York and Bethlehem. The current time is 11:07:26.

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.