How far is Bethlehem, PA from Abbottstown, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Abbottstown, PA is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
110.44 mi
02h 42m
Flight
99.27 mi
159.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.27 mi
Kilometers
159.76 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.44 mi
Kilometers
177.73 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbottstown
Mon, Apr 13, 11:04 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Mon, Apr 13, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-13T08:22
Arrive Abbottstown
Mon, Apr 13, 11:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Bethlehem
55.2 mi
01h 21m
To Abbottstown
55.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Abbottstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Abbottstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    1367 ft · 35 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Hamilton Street

    2107 ft · 38 sec · East Hamilton Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    104 m · 6 sec · Hamilton Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    574 ft · 16 sec · North Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Linden Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Linden Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    551 ft · 15 sec · North 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    28.8 mi · 42 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg

    10.8 mi · 19 min

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    52 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout

    11 m · 3 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Abbottstown.

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
41.4 mi · 37%
Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 27%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 10%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 5%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 5%
Hamilton Boulevard
4.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street Bypass

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

30 mi · 00h 37m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
99.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
01h 21m from Bethlehem
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Abbottstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Abbottstown?

The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Bethlehem and 55.3 miles from Abbottstown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Abbottstown.

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reamstown, 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 Reamstown.

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Abbottstown. Straight-line distance: 99.27 mi (159.76 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Abbottstown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,024
Coordinates39.8864900, -76.9847000
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Abbottstown (-76.9847, 39.88649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.75 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.87
7.8 gal · 29.5 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.94 $31.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.94 $35.87
Premium $4.95 $19.32 $38.64
Diesel $5.98 $23.32 $46.64

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Abbottstown. The current time is 08:22:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.