How far is Oreland, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Oreland, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
57.73 mi
01h 05m
Flight
36.51 mi
58.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.51 mi
Kilometers
58.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.73 mi
Kilometers
92.9 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Oreland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oreland
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oreland
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
Sellersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Oreland
20.4 mi
00h 32m
To Bethlehem
37.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
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 Oreland and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Orlando Avenue

    48 m · 9 sec · Orlando Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Twining Road

    652 ft · 20 sec · Twining Road

  3. 3

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward PATP, PA 309

    43 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    619 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 309 North: Ambler

    3010 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Bethlehem Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oreland 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
12 mi · 21%
Bethlehem Pike
8.32 mi · 14%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 14%
Fort Washington Expressway
4.71 mi · 8%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5%
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bethlehem Pike

Continue on Bethlehem Pike

8.32 mi · 00h 15m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sellersville
00h 32m from Oreland
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Oreland 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 Oreland to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Sellersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Oreland and 37.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oreland and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Sellersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

38 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

39 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

42 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

43 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oreland and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 36.51 mi (58.75 km).

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#1 Oreland

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania

Population5,678
Coordinates40.1184400, -75.1776800
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando Avenue (-75.177625, 40.118493)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $8.34
Round trip
$16.67
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.34 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.38 $18.76
Premium $4.95 $10.11 $20.21
Diesel $5.98 $12.20 $24.40

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 Oreland and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:31:12.

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.