How far is Richmond, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Richmond, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
68.23 mi
01h 32m
Flight
45.96 mi
73.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.96 mi
Kilometers
73.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.23 mi
Kilometers
109.8 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-19T05:46
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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 Richmond
25.8 mi
00h 46m
To Bethlehem
42.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
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 Richmond and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tulip Street

    1550 ft · 1 min · Tulip Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Castor Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Castor Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Castor Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · Castor Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Castor Avenue

    1492 ft · 28 sec · Castor Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    1753 ft · 32 sec · Adams Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto US 1, US 13

    96 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge left onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2258 ft · 58 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Adams Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Adams Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East Godfrey Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Godfrey Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Stenton Avenue

    2537 ft · 50 sec · Stenton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Ogontz Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Bethlehem Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
12 mi · 18%
Fort Washington Expressway
9.64 mi · 14%
Bethlehem Pike
8.32 mi · 12%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 12%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4%
Ogontz Avenue
2.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Fort Washington Expressway

Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

9.64 mi · 00h 13m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatfield
00h 46m from Richmond
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 25.8 miles from Richmond and 42.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Richmond and Rain Showers Likely 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 Richmond and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 45.96 mi (73.97 km).

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#1 Richmond

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,269
Coordinates39.9934500, -75.1001700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulip Street (-75.100135, 39.993412)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.08 $22.17
Premium $4.95 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $5.98 $14.41 $28.82

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 Richmond and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:46:23.

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.