How far is Upland, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
92.43 mi
01h 48m
Flight
55.35 mi
89.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.35 mi
Kilometers
89.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.43 mi
Kilometers
148.75 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-18T03:30
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upland
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
Pottstown
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Upland
32.4 mi
00h 54m
To Bethlehem
60 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clonmell Upland Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Clonmell Upland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Doe Run Road

    1271 ft · 44 sec · West Doe Run Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Embreeville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Embreeville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Strasburg Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Strasburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sugars Bridge Road

    2685 ft · 1 min · Sugars Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sugars Bridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sugars Bridge Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Downingtown Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downingtown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Brandywine Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Brandywine Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Wallace Avenue

    3071 ft · 2 min · Wallace Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Creek Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dowlin Forge Road

    2107 ft · 54 sec · Dowlin Forge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Shelmire Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Shelmire Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dorlan Mill Road

    1 km · 1 min · Dorlan Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Moore Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Moore Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    20.2 mi · 32 min · Pottstown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    891 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1176 ft · 28 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Street

    777 ft · 21 sec · North Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Harrison Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dalton Street

    2299 ft · 53 sec · Dalton Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Emaus Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Emaus Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Emmaus Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upland 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
33 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Pike
34.9 mi · 38%
Embreeville Road
4.05 mi · 4%
Emaus Avenue
2.59 mi · 3%
Downingtown Pike
2.27 mi · 2%
Emmaus Avenue
2.16 mi · 2%
Broadway
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Pike

Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

20.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottstown
00h 54m from Upland
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upland and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upland to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Pottstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Upland and 60 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upland and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Pottstown

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

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

RAIL

Exton

25 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

27 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

32 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 55.35 mi (89.08 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population3,347
Coordinates39.8865000, -75.7743900
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Clonmell Upland Road (-75.774394, 39.886536)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $13.32
Round trip
$26.64
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.32 $26.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.99 $29.99
Premium $4.95 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.98 $19.49 $38.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Upland and Bethlehem. The current time is 03:30:37.

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.