How far is Bethlehem, PA from Benton, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Benton, PA is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Road
93.6 mi
02h 27m
Flight
74.86 mi
120.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.86 mi
Kilometers
120.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.6 mi
Kilometers
150.63 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 15, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-14T19:10
Arrive Benton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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

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
Mohnton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
46.8 mi
01h 13m
To Benton
46.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 30 East: Philadelphia

    1.2 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    2368 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 23 East

    1010 ft · 21 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Lancaster

    89 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto New Holland Pike

    968 ft · 23 sec · New Holland Pike

  37. 37

    Continue on New Holland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on North Plum Street

    1756 ft · 58 sec · North Plum Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East Orange Street

    3008 ft · 1 min · East Orange Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Prince Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Prince Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Willow Street Pike

  42. 42

    Continue on Lancaster Pike

    1345 ft · 21 sec · Lancaster Pike

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1093 ft · 17 sec · Lancaster Pike

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Lancaster Pike

  45. 45

    Turn sharp right onto Spring Valley Road

    1715 ft · 1 min · Spring Valley Road

  46. 46

    Turn slight right onto River Road

    1166 ft · 37 sec · River Road

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Slate Hill Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Slate Hill Road

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Benton Hollow Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Benton Hollow Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Bald Eagle Road

    1243 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bald Eagle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
50 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 32%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 12%
Lancaster Pike
8.95 mi · 10%
Willow Street Pike
6.14 mi · 7%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 6%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 6%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mohnton
01h 13m from Bethlehem
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Mohnton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Bethlehem and 46.9 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Mohnton

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Lancaster station

38 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Downingtown

39 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Benton. Straight-line distance: 74.86 mi (120.48 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Benton

Borough in northern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population805
Coordinates39.7764900, -76.2510700
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Benton (-76.25107, 39.77649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $13.48
Round trip
$26.97
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.48 $26.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.18 $30.35
Premium $4.95 $16.35 $32.70
Diesel $5.98 $19.73 $39.47

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Benton. The current time is 19:10:45.

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.