How far is Bethlehem, PA from King of Prussia, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to King of Prussia, PA is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
50.34 mi
01h 12m
Flight
37.1 mi
59.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.1 mi
Kilometers
59.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.34 mi
Kilometers
81.01 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King of Prussia
Wed, May 13, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Wed, May 13, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-05-13T06:56
Arrive King of Prussia
Wed, May 13, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
25.2 mi
00h 36m
To King of Prussia
25.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and King of Prussia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and King of Prussia.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1336 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1318 ft · 34 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1940 ft · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on South New Street

    544 ft · 19 sec · South New Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1174 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    971 ft · 22 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wyandotte Street

    1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street

  9. 9

    Continue on PA-378

    2776 ft · 1 min · PA-378

  10. 10

    Continue on PA-378

    4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2011 ft · 56 sec · Portzer Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John Fries Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1962 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    2321 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  21. 21

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

    159 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1891 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and King of Prussia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 48%
PA-378
5.11 mi · 10%
Schuylkill Expressway
3.47 mi · 7%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 7%
John Fries Highway
2.58 mi · 5%
Portzer Road
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

23.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 36m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near King of Prussia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to King of Prussia?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Bethlehem and 25.2 miles from King of Prussia.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near King of Prussia.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and King of Prussia. Straight-line distance: 37.1 mi (59.71 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
King of Prussia

#2 King of Prussia

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,936
Coordinates40.0892700, -75.3960200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: King of Prussia (-75.39602, 40.08927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.72 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.95 $8.82 $17.64
Diesel $5.98 $10.64 $21.29

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and King of Prussia. The current time is 06:56:51.

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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.