Bethlehem to Princeton, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42 miles 67.6 km · straight line
54.6 miles estimated 87.9 km · driving distance
1h 6min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bethlehem from Princeton, New Jersey?

The distance from Bethlehem to Princeton, New Jersey is 42 miles (67.6 km) as the crow flies. Princeton, New Jersey is located ESE of Bethlehem. By car, the driving distance is approximately 54.6 miles, taking about 1h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Bethlehem in Pennsylvania and Princeton, New Jersey in New Jersey.

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 Princeton, New Jersey. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Princeton, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 6min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 19min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bethlehem & Princeton, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Bethlehem
40.63°N, 75.37°W
America/New_York
109m elevation
Princeton, New Jersey
40.35°N, 74.66°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 592.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients