How far is Bethlehem, PA from Parkesburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Parkesburg, PA is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.92 mi
01h 52m
Flight
54.43 mi
87.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.43 mi
Kilometers
87.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.92 mi
Kilometers
109.3 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T12:30
Arrive Parkesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Pottstown
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Bethlehem
33.9 mi
00h 56m
To Parkesburg
34 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Union Street

    2594 ft · 54 sec · Union Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    2202 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lehigh Street

    1036 ft · 19 sec · Lehigh Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lehigh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Avenue

    1876 ft · 44 sec · State Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Harrison Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Street

    777 ft · 28 sec · North Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1175 ft · 27 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    10.9 mi · 19 min · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 100

    26.4 mi · 42 min · Route 100

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

    994 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.5 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    2266 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Octorara Trail

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Octorara Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on North Church Street

    3243 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 1st Avenue

    1799 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 100
26.4 mi · 39%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.5 mi · 18%
Chestnut Street
10.9 mi · 16%
Lehigh Street
3.49 mi · 5%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.28 mi · 5%
East Broad Street
2.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Route 100

Continue on Route 100

26.4 mi · 00h 42m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottstown
00h 56m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near Parkesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Pottstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Bethlehem and 34 miles from Parkesburg.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pottstown

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

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

RAIL

Exton

25 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

27 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

27 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

32 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Parkesburg. Straight-line distance: 54.43 mi (87.59 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Parkesburg

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population4,057
Coordinates39.9587200, -75.9193900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Parkesburg (-75.91939, 39.95872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.61
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.81 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.04 $22.08
Premium $4.95 $11.89 $23.78
Diesel $5.98 $14.35 $28.70

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Parkesburg. The current time is 12:30:04.

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.