How far is Bethlehem, PA from Hereford, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Hereford, PA is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Hereford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Hereford.
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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
6.6 mi · 12 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
540 ft · 21 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right
79 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Hereford.
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.
Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
6.63 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Hereford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Hereford?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Bethlehem and 9.3 miles from Hereford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Hereford.
Stop Ideas Near Emmaus
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Hereford. Straight-line distance: 15.49 mi (24.93 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 Hereford
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,065 |
| Coordinates | 40.4492600, -75.5521300 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hereford (-75.55213, 40.44926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
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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