How far is Bethlehem, PA from Birdsboro, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Birdsboro, PA is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Birdsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Birdsboro.
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Start on Linden Street
1367 ft · 35 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Hanover Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue
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Continue on East Hamilton Street
2107 ft · 38 sec · East Hamilton Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Union Street
2594 ft · 54 sec · Union Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
2202 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn left onto Lehigh Street
1036 ft · 19 sec · Lehigh Street
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Continue on Lehigh Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lehigh Street
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Continue on State Avenue
1876 ft · 44 sec · State Avenue
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Turn right onto East Harrison Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Harrison Street
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Continue on North Street
777 ft · 28 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard
1175 ft · 27 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
10.9 mi · 19 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Route 100
12 mi · 18 min · Route 100
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 West: Reading
936 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Bypass
3.7 mi · 5 min · Pottstown Bypass
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
608 ft · 19 sec · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Turn left onto River Bridge Road
2156 ft · 1 min · River Bridge Road
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Continue on River Road
133 m · 14 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Main Street East
4.3 mi · 8 min · Main Street East
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
116 m · 10 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1745 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
34 m · 6 sec · North Water Street
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Turn right onto Oklahoma Street
36 m · 5 sec · Oklahoma Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Birdsboro.
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.
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Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Birdsboro?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Bally is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Bethlehem and 21.9 miles from Birdsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Birdsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Bally
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Birdsboro. Straight-line distance: 33.82 mi (54.42 km).
#1 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birdsboro
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,128 |
| Coordinates | 40.2645400, -75.8040900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birdsboro (-75.80409, 40.26454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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