How far is Bethlehem, PA from Chesterbrook, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Chesterbrook, PA is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Chesterbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Chesterbrook.
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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
23.5 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
2491 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
6.9 mi · 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
2484 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1398 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Schuylkill Expressway
2154 ft · 38 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 252 North: Valley Forge Road
821 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto East Swedesford Road
1245 ft · 26 sec · East Swedesford Road
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Turn right onto Valley Forge Road
824 ft · 27 sec · Valley Forge Road
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Turn left onto Chesterbrook Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Chesterbrook Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bradford Road
156 m · 19 sec · Bradford Road
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Turn right onto Paddock Drive
29 m · 9 sec · Paddock Drive
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Continue on Paddock Drive
40 m · 10 sec · Paddock Drive
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Turn left onto Brigade Court
83 m · 12 sec · Brigade Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brigade Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Chesterbrook.
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
23.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chesterbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Chesterbrook?
The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Bethlehem and 26.8 miles from Chesterbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chesterbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Franconia
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 Franconia.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Chesterbrook. Straight-line distance: 38.31 mi (61.65 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 Chesterbrook
Census designated place
| Population | 4,589 |
| Coordinates | 40.0756600, -75.4590800 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterbrook (-75.45908, 40.07566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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