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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.88 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.64 mi
36.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.88 mi
Kilometers
40.04 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kutztown
Mon, May 25, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Mon, May 25, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-05-24T23:41
Arrive Kutztown
Mon, May 25, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ancient Oaks
PA

Census designated place

From Bethlehem
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Kutztown
12.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

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.

  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

    2767 ft · 54 sec · West Hamilton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Kutztown Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 24%
Kutztown Road
4.58 mi · 18%
Hamilton Boulevard
4.42 mi · 18%
East Broad Street
2.64 mi · 11%
Linden Street
2 mi · 8%
Hanover Avenue
1.97 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ancient Oaks
00h 19m from Bethlehem
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Kutztown.

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?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Kutztown.

Stop Ideas Near Ancient Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

57 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

59 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

61 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Kutztown. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.43 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Kutztown

#2 Kutztown

City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,070
Coordinates40.5173200, -75.7774200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Kutztown (-75.77742, 40.51732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Kutztown. The current time is 23:41:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.