How far is Telford, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Telford, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Telford and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Telford and Bethlehem.
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Start on Hector Alley
42 m · 12 sec · Hector Alley
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Turn right onto School Lane
61 m · 11 sec · School Lane
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Turn right onto West Hamlin Avenue
975 ft · 48 sec · West Hamlin Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2417 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto State Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn left onto PA 309 North
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sellersville Bypass
4.6 mi · 6 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Continue on South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard
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Continue on North West End Boulevard
6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard
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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 Telford and Bethlehem.
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.
North West End Boulevard
Continue on North West End Boulevard
6.31 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Telford to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Quakertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Telford and 11.9 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Telford and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Quakertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Telford and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 21.11 mi (33.98 km).
#1 Telford
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,683 |
| Coordinates | 40.3220500, -75.3279500 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
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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