How far is Bethlehem, PA from Jacksonwald, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Jacksonwald, PA is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
45.08 mi
01h 11m
Flight
32.68 mi
52.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.68 mi
Kilometers
52.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.08 mi
Kilometers
72.55 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonwald
Thu, Oct 15, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-10-15T14:39
Arrive Jacksonwald
Thu, Oct 15, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Kutztown
PA

City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bethlehem
22.5 mi
00h 35m
To Jacksonwald
22.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 49 sec · North Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    624 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Richmond Street

    2332 ft · 57 sec · South Richmond Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    541 ft · 12 sec · Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Oley Road

    795 ft · 20 sec · Oley Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Blandon Road

    55 m · 3 sec · Blandon Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Blandon Road

    106 m · 6 sec · Blandon Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Memorial Highway

    8 m · 1 sec · Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Oley Turnpike Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Oley Turnpike Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto Boyertown Pike

    13 m · 1 sec · Boyertown Pike

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boyertown Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
9.65 mi · 21%
Memorial Highway
7.69 mi · 17%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 13%
Oley Turnpike Road
4.98 mi · 11%
Hamilton Boulevard
4.42 mi · 10%
East Broad Street
2.64 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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kutztown
00h 35m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonwald.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Kutztown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Bethlehem and 22.6 miles from Jacksonwald.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonwald.

Stop Ideas Near Kutztown

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

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

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Exton

57 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

58 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Paoli

58 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

59 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Jacksonwald. Straight-line distance: 32.68 mi (52.59 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 Jacksonwald

Located within Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community sits at an elevation of approximately 344 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3245400, -75.8496500
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Jacksonwald (-75.84965, 40.32454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $7.10 $14.20
Mid-grade $4.93 $7.83 $15.66
Premium $5.31 $8.43 $16.87
Diesel $6.55 $10.41 $20.83

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Jacksonwald. The current time is 14:39:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.