How far is Ancient Oaks, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Ancient Oaks, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ancient Oaks and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ancient Oaks and Bethlehem.
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Start on Butternut Lane
127 m · 21 sec · Butternut Lane
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Turn right onto Walnut Lane
107 m · 21 sec · Walnut Lane
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Turn left onto Oak Drive
44 m · 9 sec · Oak Drive
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Turn right onto Church Lane
1174 ft · 59 sec · Church Lane
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Turn left onto Lower Macungie Road
1847 ft · 46 sec · Lower Macungie Road
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Turn sharp right onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
597 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Hamilton Boulevard
1478 ft · 30 sec · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Hamilton Street
2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Hanover Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue
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Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ancient Oaks and Bethlehem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hamilton Boulevard
Turn sharp right onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.71 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ancient Oaks 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 Ancient Oaks to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Ancient Oaks and 13 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ancient Oaks and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ancient Oaks and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 12.71 mi (20.45 km).
#1 Ancient Oaks
Census designated place
| Population | 6,661 |
| Coordinates | 40.5473200, -75.5893500 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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