How far is Bethlehem, PA from East Earl, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to East Earl, PA is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
61.84 mi
01h 37m
Flight
49.86 mi
80.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.86 mi
Kilometers
80.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.84 mi
Kilometers
99.52 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Earl
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T03:45
Arrive East Earl
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fleetwood
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
30.9 mi
00h 48m
To East Earl
30.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and East Earl.

  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

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Warren Street Bypass

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 272 South, PA 568 East: Adamstown, Knauers

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Reading Road

    2859 ft · 1 min · North Reading Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Bowmansville Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bowmansville Road

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Reading Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Reading Road

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1716 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Springville Road

    3190 ft · 1 min · Springville Road

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Division Highway

    119 m · 14 sec · Division Highway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East Earl Road

    1410 ft · 27 sec · East Earl Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Earl Road

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 18%
Warren Street Bypass
10.6 mi · 17%
Reading Road
6.66 mi · 11%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 10%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 10%
Hamilton Boulevard
4.42 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street Bypass

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

10.6 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 48m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near East Earl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to East Earl?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Fleetwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Bethlehem and 30.9 miles from East Earl.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near East Earl.

Stop Ideas Near Fleetwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fleetwood, 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 Fleetwood.

RAIL

Exton

51 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

51 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

52 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

54 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and East Earl. Straight-line distance: 49.86 mi (80.24 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
East Earl

#2 East Earl

Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population6,899
Coordinates40.1101000, -76.0327200
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: East Earl (-76.03272, 40.1101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.81
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.91 $17.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.03 $20.05
Premium $4.95 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $5.98 $13.04 $26.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and East Earl. The current time is 03:45:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.