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

The driving distance from Sand Hill, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.64 mi
01h 16m
Flight
58.72 mi
94.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.72 mi
Kilometers
94.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.64 mi
Kilometers
107.25 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Sand Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sand Hill
2026-04-23T01:24
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sand Hill
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
Hamburg
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Sand Hill
33.3 mi
00h 38m
To Bethlehem
33.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Sand Hill and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mechanic Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · Mechanic Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 7th Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Pine Grove Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pine Grove Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto 78th Division Highway

    1426 ft · 19 sec · 78th Division Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sand Hill and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
45.2 mi · 68%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 15%
North 7th Street
4.64 mi · 7%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 3%
South Pine Grove Street
1.45 mi · 2%
West Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
00h 38m from Sand Hill
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sand Hill and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sand Hill to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Sand Hill and 33.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

65 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sand Hill and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 58.72 mi (94.5 km).

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#1 Sand Hill

Census designated place

Population2,496
Coordinates40.3595400, -76.4316300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Mechanic Street (-76.431672, 40.359169)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.60 $19.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.81 $21.62
Premium $4.95 $11.64 $23.28
Diesel $5.98 $14.05 $28.11

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 Sand Hill and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:24:46.

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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.