How far is Norwood, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Norwood, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
74.97 mi
01h 24m
Flight
50.86 mi
81.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.86 mi
Kilometers
81.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.97 mi
Kilometers
120.65 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-18T22:10
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Norwood
31.3 mi
00h 42m
To Bethlehem
43.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Welcome Avenue

    659 ft · 31 sec · Welcome Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Welcome Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Welcome Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Amosland Road

    2375 ft · 1 min · West Amosland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Holmes Road

    954 ft · 33 sec · Holmes Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    2177 ft · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kedron Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodland Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Woodland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Baltimore Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    1752 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    16 mi · 22 min · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 32%
Mid-County Expressway
16.2 mi · 22%
West Pumping Station Road
6.13 mi · 8%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 4%
East Baltimore Pike
1.48 mi · 2%
Kedron Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 42m from Norwood
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Norwood and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Norwood and 43.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norwood and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 50.86 mi (81.85 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.2996300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Welcome Avenue (-75.299781, 39.891988)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10.01 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.28 gal · 20.02 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.14 $24.28
Premium $4.95 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.98 $15.79 $31.57

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 Norwood and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:10:43.

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.