How far is West Norriton, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from West Norriton, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
51.28 mi
01h 06m
Flight
34.3 mi
55.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.3 mi
Kilometers
55.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.28 mi
Kilometers
82.53 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in West Norriton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Norriton
2026-04-17T09:32
Arrive Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Norriton
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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From West Norriton
20.9 mi
00h 33m
To Bethlehem
30.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Norriton and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Juanita Road

    1248 ft · 56 sec · Juanita Road

  2. 2

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

    700 ft · 26 sec · Egypt Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ridge Pike

    2273 ft · 51 sec · Ridge Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Park Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Valley Forge Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Valley Forge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sumneytown Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 476, PATP

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    13.3 mi · 14 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 West Norriton 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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13.3 mi · 26%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 33m from West Norriton
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Norriton and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Norriton to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 20.9 miles from West Norriton and 30.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Norriton and Chance Rain Showers 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 West Norriton and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 34.3 mi (55.2 km).

West Norriton

#1 West Norriton

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population15,668
Coordinates40.1295500, -75.3785200
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Juanita Road (-75.378167, 40.129896)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $7.40
Round trip
$14.79
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.40 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.32 $16.65
Premium $4.95 $8.97 $17.93
Diesel $5.98 $10.82 $21.65

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West Norriton and Bethlehem. The current time is 09:32:55.

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.