How far is Solebury, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Solebury, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
33.16 mi
00h 58m
Flight
25.48 mi
41.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.48 mi
Kilometers
41.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.37 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Solebury
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solebury
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Solebury
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
Ferndale
PA

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Solebury
16.1 mi
00h 29m
To Bethlehem
17.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 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 Solebury and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Upper York Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Upper York Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Aquetong Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Aquetong Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Carversville Road

    91 m · 8 sec · Carversville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wismer Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Wismer Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Carversville Road

    1 km · 2 min · Carversville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dark Hollow Road

    1320 ft · 31 sec · Dark Hollow Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Easton Road

    2161 ft · 1 min · Old Easton Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Easton Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

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

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 54 sec · Hellertown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hellertown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Daly Avenue

    1676 ft · 40 sec · Daly Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard

    3195 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    2434 ft · 45 sec · East Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1425 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Goepp Street

    136 m · 15 sec · East Goepp Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Solebury 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.69 mi · 17%
Easton Road
4.76 mi · 14%
Wismer Road
4.3 mi · 13%
Durham Road
3.74 mi · 11%
Aquetong Road
2.68 mi · 8%
Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

Merge slight left onto Easton Road

4.76 mi · 00h 07m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
00h 29m from Solebury
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Solebury and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Solebury and 17.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Solebury and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

50 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

53 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

55 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

59 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solebury and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 25.48 mi (41.01 km).

Solebury

#1 Solebury

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population8,521
Coordinates40.3806600, -75.0082200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper York Road (-75.008212, 40.380656)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.78 $9.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.38 $10.76
Premium $4.95 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $5.98 $7.00 $13.99

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 Solebury and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:05:28.

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.