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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.59 mi
02h 02m
Flight
69.59 mi
112 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.59 mi
Kilometers
112 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.59 mi
Kilometers
152.22 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-19T00:55
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Montrose
PA

Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bethel
46 mi
01h 01m
To Bethlehem
48.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

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. 1

    Start on Fulton View Road

    20 m · 9 sec · Fulton View Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Robert Fulton Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Robert Fulton Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Church Street

    1418 ft · 30 sec · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Beaver Valley Pike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Beaver Valley Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Penn Grant Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Penn Grant Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  35. 35

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  44. 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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
44 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.2 mi · 32%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 12%
Beaver Valley Pike
6.94 mi · 7%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 6%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 6%
Robert Fulton Highway
5.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
01h 01m from Bethel
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montrose, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montrose.

RAIL

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

39 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

39 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Downingtown

41 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 69.59 mi (112 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population5,293
Coordinates39.8159400, -76.1546800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Fulton View Road (-76.154682, 39.81609)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.29
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Bethel and Bethlehem. The current time is 00:55:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.