How far is Bethlehem, PA from Gilbertsville, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Gilbertsville, PA is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
29.01 mi
00h 51m
Flight
24.6 mi
39.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.6 mi
Kilometers
39.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.01 mi
Kilometers
46.69 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilbertsville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-17T21:27
Arrive Gilbertsville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Macungie
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
14.5 mi
00h 25m
To Gilbertsville
14.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Union Street

    2594 ft · 54 sec · Union Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    2202 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lehigh Street

    1036 ft · 19 sec · Lehigh Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lehigh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Avenue

    1876 ft · 44 sec · State Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Harrison Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Street

    777 ft · 28 sec · North Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1175 ft · 27 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    10.9 mi · 19 min · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 100

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Route 100

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 73: Boyertown, Gilbertsville

    955 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Philadelphia Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Philadelphia Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Philadelphia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chestnut Street
10.9 mi · 38%
Route 100
5.26 mi · 18%
Lehigh Street
3.49 mi · 12%
East Broad Street
2.64 mi · 9%
Hanover Avenue
1.97 mi · 7%
East Harrison Street
1.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Chestnut Street

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

10.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macungie
00h 25m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Gilbertsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Macungie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Bethlehem and 14.5 miles from Gilbertsville.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Macungie

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

56 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Ardmore

61 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Gilbertsville. Straight-line distance: 24.6 mi (39.59 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Gilbertsville

City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America

Population4,832
Coordinates40.3201000, -75.6101800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Gilbertsville (-75.61018, 40.3201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.34
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.17 $8.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.69 $9.38
Premium $4.95 $5.05 $10.11
Diesel $5.98 $6.10 $12.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Gilbertsville. The current time is 21:27:04.

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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.