How far is Bethlehem, PA from Fleetwood, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Fleetwood, PA is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
31.61 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.33 mi
42.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.33 mi
Kilometers
42.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.61 mi
Kilometers
50.87 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fleetwood
Mon, May 25, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Mon, May 25, 1:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-05-24T23:41
Arrive Fleetwood
Mon, May 25, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Spring Creek
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
15.8 mi
00h 24m
To Fleetwood
15.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Fleetwood.

  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 3 toward Moselem Spring Road

    77 m · 3 sec · Moselem Spring Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Moselem Spring Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Franklin Street

    1906 ft · 55 sec · North Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
9.65 mi · 31%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 19%
Hamilton Boulevard
4.42 mi · 14%
East Broad Street
2.64 mi · 8%
Moselem Spring Road
2.18 mi · 7%
Linden Street
2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Hamilton Boulevard

Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

6.02 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Creek
00h 24m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Fleetwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Fleetwood?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Spring Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Bethlehem and 15.8 miles from Fleetwood.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Fleetwood.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Creek

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

56 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

57 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

60 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

60 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Fleetwood. Straight-line distance: 26.33 mi (42.38 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Fleetwood

#2 Fleetwood

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,095
Coordinates40.4539800, -75.8179800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Fleetwood (-75.81798, 40.45398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.95 $5.50 $11.00
Diesel $5.98 $6.64 $13.28

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Fleetwood. The current time is 23:41:58.

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.