How far is Bethlehem, PA from Atglen, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Atglen, PA is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.25 mi
01h 59m
Flight
56.53 mi
90.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.53 mi
Kilometers
90.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.25 mi
Kilometers
114.67 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atglen
Thu, Apr 16, 11:46 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 1:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-16T09:47
Arrive Atglen
Thu, Apr 16, 11:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
South Pottstown
PA

Census designated place

From Bethlehem
35.6 mi
00h 59m
To Atglen
35.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Union Street

    2594 ft · 54 sec · Union Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    2202 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lehigh Street

    1036 ft · 19 sec · Lehigh Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lehigh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Avenue

    1876 ft · 44 sec · State Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Harrison Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Street

    777 ft · 28 sec · North Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1175 ft · 27 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    10.9 mi · 19 min · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 100

    26.4 mi · 42 min · Route 100

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

    994 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.5 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    2266 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Octorara Trail

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Octorara Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on North Church Street

    3243 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Limestone Road

    1368 ft · 28 sec · South Limestone Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lower Valley Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lower Valley Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    888 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Upper Valley Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Upper Valley Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Upper Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 100
26.4 mi · 37%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.5 mi · 18%
Chestnut Street
10.9 mi · 15%
Lehigh Street
3.49 mi · 5%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.28 mi · 5%
East Broad Street
2.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Route 100

Continue on Route 100

26.4 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Pottstown
00h 59m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Partly Sunny near Atglen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

South Pottstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Bethlehem and 35.7 miles from Atglen.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bethlehem and Partly Sunny near Atglen.

Stop Ideas Near South Pottstown

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

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

RAIL

Exton

25 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

27 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

32 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Atglen. Straight-line distance: 56.53 mi (90.98 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Atglen

#2 Atglen

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,403
Coordinates39.9492700, -75.9735600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Atglen (-75.97356, 39.94927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.95 $12.43 $24.87
Diesel $5.98 $15.01 $30.02

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Atglen. The current time is 09:47:00.

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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.