How far is Trooper, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Trooper, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.15 mi
01h 04m
Flight
32.94 mi
53.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.94 mi
Kilometers
53.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.15 mi
Kilometers
80.71 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Trooper
Sun, Apr 19, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trooper
2026-04-19T06:55
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
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 Trooper
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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Trooper
20.4 mi
00h 32m
To Bethlehem
29.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°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 Trooper and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillside Avenue

    1192 ft · 55 sec · Hillside Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Pike

    1778 ft · 47 sec · Ridge Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Park Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Valley Forge Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Valley Forge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sumneytown Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 476, PATP

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · 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 Trooper 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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13.3 mi · 27%
West Pumping Station Road
6.13 mi · 12%
Valley Forge Road
5.92 mi · 12%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 5%
Sumneytown Pike
1.87 mi · 4%
North Park Avenue
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

13.3 mi · 00h 14m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 32m from Trooper
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Trooper 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 Trooper to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Trooper and 29.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trooper and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 32.94 mi (53.01 km).

Trooper

#1 Trooper

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population5,744
Coordinates40.1498300, -75.4018500
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillside Avenue (-75.401875, 40.149865)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.46
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.23 $14.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.14 $16.28
Premium $4.95 $8.77 $17.54
Diesel $5.98 $10.58 $21.17

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 Trooper and Bethlehem. The current time is 06:55:02.

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.