How far is Upland, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
72.89 mi
01h 23m
Flight
53.44 mi
86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.44 mi
Kilometers
86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.89 mi
Kilometers
117.31 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, May 30, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Sat, May 30, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-05-30T08:58
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, May 30, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Upland
31.7 mi
00h 41m
To Bethlehem
41.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

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 Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    127 m · 20 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Upland Avenue

    3094 ft · 2 min · Upland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West 22nd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 22nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Macdade Boulevard

    2484 ft · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

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

    2465 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  16. 16

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

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  26. 26

    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

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 33%
Mid-County Expressway
19 mi · 26%
West Pumping Station Road
6.13 mi · 8%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 4%
West 22nd Street
1.11 mi · 2%
Portzer Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 41m from Upland
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upland and 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 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Upland and 41.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 53.44 mi (86 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.00
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.50 $21.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.82 $23.64
Premium $4.95 $12.73 $25.46
Diesel $5.98 $15.37 $30.74

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Upland and Bethlehem. The current time is 08:58:19.

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.