How far is South Coatesville, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from South Coatesville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
86.19 mi
01h 33m
Flight
50.88 mi
81.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.88 mi
Kilometers
81.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.19 mi
Kilometers
138.71 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in South Coatesville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Coatesville
2026-04-19T09:50
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
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 South Coatesville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Halfway House
PA

Census designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

From South Coatesville
30.6 mi
00h 46m
To Bethlehem
55.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 South Coatesville and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Coatesville and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    781 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    22.6 mi · 36 min · Pottstown Pike

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    891 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1176 ft · 28 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Street

    777 ft · 21 sec · North Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrison Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Harrison Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dalton Street

    2299 ft · 53 sec · Dalton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Emaus Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Emaus Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Emmaus Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Coatesville and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Pike
37.4 mi · 43%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.89 mi · 8%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.37 mi · 4%
Emaus Avenue
2.59 mi · 3%
South 1st Avenue
2.17 mi · 3%
Emmaus Avenue
2.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Pike

Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

22.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halfway House
00h 46m from South Coatesville
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving South Coatesville 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 South Coatesville to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Halfway House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from South Coatesville and 55.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Coatesville and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Halfway House

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

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

RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

30 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

32 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Coatesville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 50.88 mi (81.88 km).

South Coatesville

#1 South Coatesville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,499
Coordinates39.9742700, -75.8199500
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Avenue (-75.819837, 39.974327)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $12.42
Round trip
$24.84
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.42 $24.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.98 $27.96
Premium $4.95 $15.06 $30.12
Diesel $5.98 $18.18 $36.36

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 South Coatesville and Bethlehem. The current time is 09:50:20.

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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.