How far is Bethlehem, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
81.55 mi
01h 42m
Flight
68.72 mi
110.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.72 mi
Kilometers
110.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.55 mi
Kilometers
131.25 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Tue, May 12, 7:57 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Tue, May 12, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Hempfield
Tue, May 12, 7:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Hyde Park
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Bethlehem
39.1 mi
00h 51m
To Hempfield
42.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Centerville Road

    1525 ft · 41 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Centerville Road

    1788 ft · 49 sec · Centerville Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Marietta Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  38. 38

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 37%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 14%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 7%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 7%
US 30 West
5.99 mi · 7%
Hamilton Boulevard
4.42 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street Bypass

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

30 mi · 00h 37m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hyde Park
00h 51m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Hyde Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Bethlehem and 42.4 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Hempfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hyde Park

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

44 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

46 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

47 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 68.72 mi (110.6 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.89 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.54
5.76 gal · 21.78 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.77 $23.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.95 $14.27 $28.54
Diesel $5.98 $17.22 $34.44

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Hempfield. The current time is 18:15:00.

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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.