Bethlehem to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

47.8 miles 76.9 km · straight line
60.3 miles actual route 97.1 km · driving distance
1h 26min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Bethlehem from Philadelphia?

The distance from Bethlehem to Philadelphia is 47.8 miles (76.9 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located SSE of Bethlehem. By car, the driving distance is approximately 60.3 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 26min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 43min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bethlehem & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Bethlehem
40.63°N, 75.37°W
America/New_York
109m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 521.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM