How far is Northampton, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Northampton, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northampton and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northampton and Bethlehem.
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Start on Main Street
1764 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 21st Street
2709 ft · 1 min · East 21st Street
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Continue on Nor-Bath Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nor-Bath Boulevard
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Turn right onto Weaversville Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Weaversville Road
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Continue on Schoenersville Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Schoenersville Road
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Continue on West Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Elizabeth Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1658 ft · 34 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 Northampton 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.
Weaversville Road
Turn right onto Weaversville Road
3.38 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Northampton and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northampton to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Catasauqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Northampton and 6.9 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northampton and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near North Catasauqua
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northampton and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 7.82 mi (12.59 km).
#1 Northampton
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 9,852 |
| Coordinates | 40.6862100, -75.4968500 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.09 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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