How far is Red Hill, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Red Hill, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.64 mi
00h 42m
Flight
18.42 mi
29.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.42 mi
Kilometers
29.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.64 mi
Kilometers
41.27 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Red Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 5:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Hill
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Red Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Red Hill
10.9 mi
00h 21m
To Bethlehem
14.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Bitting Alley

    672 ft · 55 sec · Bitting Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    75 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Quakertown Avenue

    1078 ft · 26 sec · Quakertown Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on John Fries Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · John Fries Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Spinnerstown Road

    2875 ft · 1 min · Spinnerstown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Steinsburg Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Steinsburg Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cassel Road

    550 ft · 21 sec · Cassel Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Allentown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Allentown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Locust Valley Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Locust Valley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Linden Street

    1596 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bethlehem Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on PA-378

    2 mi · 4 min · PA-378

  15. 15

    Continue on Wyandotte Street

    1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Hill 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Fries Highway
4.22 mi · 16%
Bethlehem Pike
3.13 mi · 12%
Steinsburg Road
2.16 mi · 8%
PA-378
1.98 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.82 mi · 7%
South Main Street
1.72 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

John Fries Highway

Continue on John Fries Highway

4.22 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
00h 21m from Red Hill
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Red Hill 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 Red Hill to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Red Hill and 14.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Red Hill and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Hill and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 18.42 mi (29.65 km).

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#1 Red Hill

Situated in Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this borough lies within the Upper Perkiomen Valley region.

Population0
Coordinates40.3728800, -75.4810100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Bitting Alley (-75.481185, 40.372906)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.12
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $4.06 $8.12
Mid-grade $4.93 $4.48 $8.96
Premium $5.31 $4.83 $9.66
Diesel $6.55 $5.96 $11.92

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Hill and Bethlehem. The current time is 15:38:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.