How far is Bethlehem, PA from Pennside, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Pennside, PA is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Pennside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Pennside.
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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
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Moselem Spring Road
77 m · 3 sec · Moselem Spring Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Moselem Spring Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road
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Continue on North Franklin Street
1906 ft · 49 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
624 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Richmond Street
2332 ft · 57 sec · South Richmond Street
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Continue on Memorial Highway
541 ft · 12 sec · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Oley Road
795 ft · 20 sec · Oley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Blandon Road
55 m · 3 sec · Blandon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Blandon Road
106 m · 6 sec · Blandon Road
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Continue on Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Friedensburg Road
5 mi · 9 min · Friedensburg Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Friedensburg Road
3152 ft · 1 min · Friedensburg Road
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Turn left onto Melrose Avenue
92 m · 15 sec · Melrose Avenue
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Turn right onto Carsonia Avenue
2444 ft · 1 min · Carsonia Avenue
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Turn left onto Harvey Avenue
663 ft · 21 sec · Harvey Avenue
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Turn right onto Brighton Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brighton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Pennside.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Pennside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Pennside?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Maxatawny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Bethlehem and 21.8 miles from Pennside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.87 one way or $13.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Pennside.
Stop Ideas Near Maxatawny
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 Maxatawny.
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White Haven, PA
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Pennside. Straight-line distance: 33.32 mi (53.63 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 Pennside
Situated in central Berks County, this census-designated place is located immediately to the east of the city of Reading.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3373200, -75.8785400 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennside (-75.87854, 40.33732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.46 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $10.09 | $20.17 |
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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