How far is Bethlehem, PA from Kutztown, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Kutztown, PA is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Kutztown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Kutztown.
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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 right to continue on Hamilton Street
104 m · 6 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
574 ft · 16 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on Linden Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Linden Street
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
551 ft · 15 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2767 ft · 54 sec · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Kutztown Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Kutztown.
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.
West Hamilton Boulevard
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
5.49 mi · 00h 08m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Kutztown?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Ancient Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Bethlehem and 12.5 miles from Kutztown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Ancient Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ancient Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Kutztown. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.43 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 Kutztown
City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,070 |
| Coordinates | 40.5173200, -75.7774200 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kutztown (-75.77742, 40.51732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
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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