How far is Stowe, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Stowe, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
41.48 mi
01h 03m
Flight
30.43 mi
48.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.43 mi
Kilometers
48.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.48 mi
Kilometers
66.75 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Stowe
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stowe
2026-04-19T06:55
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stowe
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
Hereford
PA

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Stowe
17.2 mi
00h 31m
To Bethlehem
24.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
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 Stowe and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Race Street

    85 m · 14 sec · East Race Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    707 ft · 33 sec · West Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glasgow Street

    63 m · 9 sec · Glasgow Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prince Street

    1147 ft · 55 sec · Prince Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West High Street

    2701 ft · 1 min · West High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gabel Avenue

    115 m · 19 sec · Gabel Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West King Street

    634 ft · 30 sec · West King Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    891 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1176 ft · 28 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Street

    777 ft · 21 sec · North Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrison Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Harrison Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dalton Street

    2299 ft · 53 sec · Dalton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Emaus Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Emaus Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Emmaus Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stowe 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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Pike
22.4 mi · 54%
Emaus Avenue
2.59 mi · 6%
Emmaus Avenue
2.16 mi · 5%
Broadway
2.06 mi · 5%
Harrison Street
1.67 mi · 4%
Center Street
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Pike

Continue straight

14.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hereford
00h 31m from Stowe
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Stowe 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 Stowe to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Hereford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Stowe and 24.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hereford

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

46 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Ardmore

54 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stowe and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 30.43 mi (48.97 km).

Stowe

#1 Stowe

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population6,078
Coordinates40.2526000, -75.6774100
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East Race Street (-75.677336, 40.252562)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 Stowe and Bethlehem. The current time is 06:55:11.

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.