How far is Topton, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Topton, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.25 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.32 mi
31.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.32 mi
Kilometers
31.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.25 mi
Kilometers
39.02 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Mon, May 25, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Topton
Mon, May 25, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Topton
2026-05-25T05:56
Arrive Bethlehem
Mon, May 25, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Topton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ancient Oaks
PA

Census designated place

From Topton
11.7 mi
00h 18m
To Bethlehem
12.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
74°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Topton and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Street

    27 m · 4 sec · West Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Home Avenue

    1224 ft · 32 sec · South Home Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Weis Street

    2553 ft · 51 sec · East Weis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Store Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Store Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    871 ft · 20 sec · Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Farmington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Topton 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 23%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 14%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.44 mi · 10%
West Broad Street
2.38 mi · 10%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 8%
Hanover Avenue
1.97 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Trexlertown Bypass

Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

5.68 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ancient Oaks
00h 18m from Topton
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Topton 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 Topton to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Ancient Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Topton and 12.5 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ancient Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

57 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

61 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Topton and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 19.32 mi (31.09 km).

Topton

#1 Topton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,061
Coordinates40.5034300, -75.7013000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: West Franklin Street (-75.701293, 40.503405)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Topton and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:56:55.

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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.