How far is Bethlehem, PA from Bethel, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Bethel, PA is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
92.57 mi
02h 16m
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
92.57 mi
Kilometers
148.97 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Mon, Apr 13, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Mon, Apr 13, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-13T08:23
Arrive Bethel
Mon, Apr 13, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Mohnton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
46.2 mi
01h 08m
To Bethel
46.3 mi
01h 08m

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
77°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road

    642 ft · 16 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    74 m · 11 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    2820 ft · 1 min · Greenfield Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Old Philadelphia Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway East

    98 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Penn Grant Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Penn Grant Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Beaver Valley Pike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Beaver Valley Pike

  42. 42

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1418 ft · 24 sec · South Church Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Robert Fulton Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Robert Fulton Highway

  45. 45

    Turn sharp left onto Fulton View Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Fulton View Road

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton View Road

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 32%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 12%
Beaver Valley Pike
6.94 mi · 7%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 7%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 6%
Robert Fulton Highway
5.43 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mohnton
01h 08m from Bethlehem
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 46.2 miles from Bethlehem and 46.3 miles from Bethel.

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 23 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Bethel. Straight-line distance: 69.59 mi (112 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Bethel

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population5,293
Coordinates39.8159400, -76.1546800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Bethel (-76.15468, 39.81594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.36 L · about $13.36
Round trip
$26.72
6.54 gal · 24.72 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.36 $26.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.04 $30.08
Premium $4.95 $16.20 $32.40
Diesel $5.98 $19.55 $39.11

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 Bethel. The current time is 08:23:22.

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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.