How far is Whitemarsh, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Whitemarsh, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
57.42 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.75 mi
57.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.75 mi
Kilometers
57.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.42 mi
Kilometers
92.41 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Whitemarsh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitemarsh
2026-04-23T01:53
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 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
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitemarsh
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
Sellersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Whitemarsh
19.5 mi
00h 32m
To Bethlehem
37.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Camp Hill Road

    25 m · 6 sec · Camp Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Bethlehem Pike

    13.9 mi · 26 min · South Bethlehem Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitemarsh and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bethlehem Pike
13.9 mi · 24%
North West End Boulevard
12 mi · 21%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 14%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5%
Center Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Fahy Bridge
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Bethlehem Pike

Turn right onto South Bethlehem Pike

13.9 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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sellersville
00h 32m from Whitemarsh
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitemarsh and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 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?

Sellersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Whitemarsh and 37.9 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sellersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

38 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

39 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

42 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

43 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitemarsh and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 35.75 mi (57.53 km).

Whitemarsh

#1 Whitemarsh

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population18,584
Coordinates40.1220500, -75.2165700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.216653, 40.121985)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.67 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.59
4.06 gal · 15.34 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.29 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.34 $18.67
Premium $4.95 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $5.98 $12.14 $24.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitemarsh and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:53:10.

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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.