How far is Ridley Park, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Ridley Park, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridley Park and Bethlehem.
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Start on East Ward Avenue
543 ft · 26 sec · East Ward Avenue
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Turn right onto North Swarthmore Avenue
1495 ft · 32 sec · North Swarthmore Avenue
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Continue on Morton Avenue
1123 ft · 27 sec · Morton Avenue
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Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Macdade Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
18.9 mi · 26 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
2465 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Turn left onto Portzer Road
2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
128 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Broadway
1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Ridley Park and Bethlehem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
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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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ridley Park 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 Ridley Park to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Ridley Park and 40.9 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ridley Park and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville
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 Kulpsville.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridley Park and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.9 km).
#1 Ridley Park
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,067 |
| Coordinates | 39.8812200, -75.3238000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.09 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.73 | $23.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
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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