How far is Penndel, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Penndel, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
71.61 mi
01h 19m
Flight
40.53 mi
65.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.53 mi
Kilometers
65.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.61 mi
Kilometers
115.25 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Penndel
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penndel
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penndel
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
Hatfield
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Penndel
25.5 mi
00h 39m
To Bethlehem
46.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clarissa Avenue

    158 m · 28 sec · Clarissa Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dehaven Avenue

    650 ft · 31 sec · Dehaven Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Neshaminy Street

    1574 ft · 43 sec · Neshaminy Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: Philadelphia

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll

    1974 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

    872 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    8 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown

    2467 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham

    95 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base

    621 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Easton Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Horsham Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Bethlehem Pike

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penndel 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
12 mi · 17%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 11%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.05 mi · 11%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 11%
Bethlehem Pike
4.78 mi · 7%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4%
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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatfield
00h 39m from Penndel
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Penndel and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Hatfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Penndel and 46.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Penndel and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Hatfield

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

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

RAIL

Ardmore

30 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

34 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

37 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penndel and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 40.53 mi (65.23 km).

Penndel

#1 Penndel

City in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,196
Coordinates40.1520500, -74.9165600
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarissa Avenue (-74.917127, 40.15192)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.57 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.06 gal · 19.14 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $4.95 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.98 $15.13 $30.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Penndel and Bethlehem. The current time is 03:15:09.

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.