Bethlehem to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

71.8 miles 115.5 km · straight line
84.5 miles actual route 136 km · driving distance
1h 49min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
85° E bearing direction

How far is Bethlehem from New York?

The distance from Bethlehem to New York is 71.8 miles (115.5 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Bethlehem. By car, the driving distance is approximately 84.5 miles, taking about 1h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Bethlehem in Pennsylvania and New York in New York.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bethlehem and New York. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bethlehem to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 49min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 11min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 44min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bethlehem & New York

Quick Facts

Bethlehem
40.63°N, 75.37°W
America/New_York
109m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 347 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM