How far is Richboro, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Richboro, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
41.09 mi
01h 09m
Flight
34.11 mi
54.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.09 mi
Kilometers
66.12 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Richboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richboro
2026-04-23T05:11
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richboro
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
Bedminster
PA

Township of New Jersey

From Richboro
20.6 mi
00h 34m
To Bethlehem
20.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°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 Richboro and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Pike

    25 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Almshouse Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Almshouse Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto York Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · York Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Swamp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Swamp Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Swamp Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Swamp Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Easton Road

    12.2 mi · 18 min · North Easton Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 54 sec · Hellertown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Hellertown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Daly Avenue

    1676 ft · 40 sec · Daly Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard

    3195 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    2434 ft · 45 sec · East Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1425 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Goepp Street

    136 m · 15 sec · East Goepp Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richboro 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Easton Road
12.2 mi · 30%
Main Street
5.69 mi · 14%
Almshouse Road
5.06 mi · 12%
Durham Road
3.74 mi · 9%
York Road
3.2 mi · 8%
Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Easton Road

Turn right onto North Easton Road

12.2 mi · 00h 18m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedminster
00h 34m from Richboro
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richboro and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Richboro and 20.5 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bedminster

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

44 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

47 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

48 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richboro and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 34.11 mi (54.9 km).

Richboro

#1 Richboro

Census designated place

Population6,563
Coordinates40.2151100, -75.0107200
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street Pike (-75.010546, 40.215103)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 Richboro and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:11:44.

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.