How far is Bethlehem, PA from Downingtown, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Downingtown, PA is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Downingtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Downingtown.
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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
26.4 mi · 42 min · Route 100
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Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
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Continue on West Uwchlan Avenue
65 m · 10 sec · West Uwchlan Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Lancaster Avenue
2699 ft · 2 min · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn left onto Brandywine Avenue
18 m · 2 sec · Brandywine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brandywine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Downingtown.
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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Continue on Route 100
26.4 mi · 00h 42m
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 Downingtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Downingtown?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 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?
Boyertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Bethlehem and 26.8 miles from Downingtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 $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 Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Downingtown.
Stop Ideas Near Boyertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Downingtown. Straight-line distance: 46.25 mi (74.43 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 Downingtown
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,419 |
| Coordinates | 40.0065000, -75.7032700 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Downingtown (-75.70327, 40.0065)
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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