How far is Willow Grove, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Willow Grove, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
61.23 mi
01h 07m
Flight
35.9 mi
57.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.9 mi
Kilometers
57.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.23 mi
Kilometers
98.54 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 12:07 PM EDT
Return by in Willow Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Grove
2026-04-17T11:00
Arrive Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 12:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
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 Willow Grove
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 Willow Grove
20 mi
00h 33m
To Bethlehem
41.2 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 Willow Grove and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Grove and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    35 m · 4 sec · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Easton Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Horsham Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Bethlehem Pike

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Grove 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
12 mi · 20%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 13%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 12%
Bethlehem Pike
4.78 mi · 8%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5%
Easton Road
2.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sellersville Bypass

Continue on Sellersville Bypass

8.2 mi · 00h 11m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sellersville
00h 33m from Willow Grove
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 20 miles from Willow Grove and 41.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Willow Grove and Chance Rain Showers 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 Willow Grove and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 35.9 mi (57.77 km).

Willow Grove

#1 Willow Grove

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population15,726
Coordinates40.1440000, -75.1157300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.115754, 40.144061)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.83 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.93 $19.87
Premium $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $5.98 $12.92 $25.83

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 Willow Grove and Bethlehem. The current time is 11:00:00.

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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.