How far is Bethel, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Bethel, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Bethlehem.
-
1
Start on Fulton View Road
20 m · 9 sec · Fulton View Road
-
2
Turn sharp right onto Robert Fulton Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Robert Fulton Highway
-
3
Continue on South Church Street
1418 ft · 30 sec · South Church Street
-
4
Turn left onto West 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
-
5
Continue on Beaver Valley Pike
6.9 mi · 10 min · Beaver Valley Pike
-
6
Turn right onto Penn Grant Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Penn Grant Road
-
7
Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road
-
8
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road
-
9
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road
-
10
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road
-
11
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West
1664 ft · 41 sec
-
12
Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
2546 ft · 43 sec
-
14
Continue straight
18.7 mi · 22 min
-
15
Continue straight
11 mi · 15 min
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
829 ft · 49 sec
-
17
Turn straight onto Centre Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue
-
18
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue
-
19
Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway
-
20
Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike
-
21
Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road
-
22
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
-
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike
-
24
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike
-
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
-
26
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
-
27
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
-
28
Continue on Allentown Pike
2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike
-
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road
-
30
Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
-
31
Keep slight left
8.7 mi · 11 min
-
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
-
33
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
-
34
Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass
-
35
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
-
36
Continue on Hamilton Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street
-
37
Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street
-
38
Continue on Hamilton Street
2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street
-
39
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue
-
40
Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
-
41
Turn left onto Center Street
1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street
-
42
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
-
43
Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
-
44
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel 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.
US 222 North
Continue straight
18.7 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethel and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Bethel and 48.5 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethel and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Montrose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montrose.
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 69.59 mi (112 km).
#1 Bethel
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,293 |
| Coordinates | 39.8159400, -76.1546800 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $13.65 | $27.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.55 | $33.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.97 | $39.95 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.