How far is Bethlehem, PA from Chester Heights, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Chester Heights, PA is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Chester Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Chester Heights.
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Start on Linden Street
2668 ft · 1 min · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
1336 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1318 ft · 34 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1940 ft · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Continue on South New Street
544 ft · 19 sec · South New Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1174 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto Broadway
971 ft · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Wyandotte Street
1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street
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Continue on PA-378
2776 ft · 1 min · PA-378
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Continue on PA-378
4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road
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Turn left onto Portzer Road
2011 ft · 56 sec · Portzer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road
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Turn right onto John Fries Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1962 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
2321 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.8 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
14.5 mi · 20 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Lima, Springfield
1682 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Lima
1678 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Media Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
3.5 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Pike
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Turn left onto Valleybrook Road
2656 ft · 55 sec · Valleybrook Road
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Chester Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Chester Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Chester Heights?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Bethlehem and 32.1 miles from Chester Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Chester Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kulpsville.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Chester Heights. Straight-line distance: 51.14 mi (82.3 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 Chester Heights
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,751 |
| Coordinates | 39.8901100, -75.4754800 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester Heights (-75.47548, 39.89011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.39 | $20.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.20 | $22.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.51 | $27.03 |
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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