How far is Bethlehem, PA from Maxatawny, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Maxatawny, PA is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Maxatawny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Maxatawny.
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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
6 mi · 9 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
1395 ft · 23 sec · Kutztown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kutztown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Maxatawny.
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
6.02 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Maxatawny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Maxatawny?
The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Bethlehem and 9.9 miles from Maxatawny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Maxatawny.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Maxatawny. Straight-line distance: 17.67 mi (28.43 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 Maxatawny
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,202 |
| Coordinates | 40.5426000, -75.6888000 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maxatawny (-75.6888, 40.5426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
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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