How far is Red Lion, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Red Lion, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Lion and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lion and Bethlehem.
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Start on Buckhill Lane
78 m · 13 sec · Buckhill Lane
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Turn right onto State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Fairchild Street
1 km · 2 min · Fairchild Street
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Continue on Fairchild Road
1396 ft · 1 min · Fairchild Road
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Continue on Fairchild Drive
131 m · 20 sec · Fairchild Drive
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Turn right onto Longswamp Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Longswamp Road
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Turn slight left onto West Penn Avenue
1268 ft · 44 sec · West Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1033 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Spring Creek Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Spring Creek Road
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Turn left onto Trexlertown Road
1 mi · 2 min · Trexlertown Road
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
597 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Hamilton Boulevard
1478 ft · 30 sec · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Hamilton Street
2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Hanover Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue
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Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 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 Red Lion 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.
Hamilton Boulevard
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
3.49 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Red Lion 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 Lion to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Red Lion and 17 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Red Lion and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Emmaus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emmaus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Lion and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 16.34 mi (26.29 km).
#1 Red Lion
Situated within Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community sits at an elevation of roughly 741 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4806500, -75.6160200 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.46 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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