How far is Bethlehem, PA from Avon, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Avon, PA is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.82 mi
01h 26m
Flight
56.97 mi
91.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.97 mi
Kilometers
91.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.82 mi
Kilometers
105.92 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Sat, Nov 7, 6:57 PM EST
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Nov 7, 8:24 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-11-07T17:31
Arrive Avon
Sat, Nov 7, 6:57 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:30 PM EST
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
Hamburg
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bethlehem
32.8 mi
00h 43m
To Avon
33 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38.5 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North College Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North College Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Cumberland Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Cumberland Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 11th Avenue

    75 m · 17 sec · North 11th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Cumberland Street

    657 ft · 21 sec · Old Cumberland Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Cumberland Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38.5 mi · 58%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 15%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 9%
East Cumberland Street
2.66 mi · 4%
West Lincoln Avenue
2.47 mi · 4%
Bethlehem Spur Route
2.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 46m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
00h 43m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Bethlehem and 33 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bethlehem and Sunny near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

65 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Avon. Straight-line distance: 56.97 mi (91.68 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 Avon

Located in South Central Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies immediately east of the city of Lebanon within the broader Lebanon Valley.

Population0
Coordinates40.3456500, -76.3899600
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Avon (-76.38996, 40.34565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.35
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $10.18 $20.35
Mid-grade $4.81 $11.17 $22.33
Premium $5.26 $12.20 $24.40
Diesel $6.57 $15.25 $30.50

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Avon. The current time is 17:31:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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