How far is Bethlehem, PA from Pequea, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Pequea, PA is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.72 mi
02h 13m
Flight
73.22 mi
117.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.22 mi
Kilometers
117.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.72 mi
Kilometers
139.56 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pequea
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T07:23
Arrive Pequea
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
West Wyomissing
PA

Census designated place

From Bethlehem
43.3 mi
01h 06m
To Pequea
43.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Philadelphia

    1.2 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    2368 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 23 East

    1010 ft · 21 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Lancaster

    89 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto New Holland Pike

    968 ft · 23 sec · New Holland Pike

  37. 37

    Continue on New Holland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on North Plum Street

    1756 ft · 58 sec · North Plum Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East Orange Street

    3008 ft · 1 min · East Orange Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Prince Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Prince Street

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto PA 324 South

    45 m · 5 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 324 South

    76 m · 11 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on New Danville Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · New Danville Pike

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Marticville Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Marticville Road

  45. 45

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marticville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Marticville Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Martic Forge Road

    2361 ft · 47 sec · Martic Forge Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Pequea Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pequea Boulevard

  48. 48

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Hill Road

    37 m · 12 sec · River Hill Road

  49. 49

    Turn left

    28 m · 11 sec

  50. 50

    Turn left

    45 m · 14 sec

  51. 51

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
52 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 35%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 13%
Marticville Road
6.88 mi · 8%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 7%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 7%
Hamilton Boulevard
4.42 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street Bypass

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

30 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wyomissing
01h 06m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Pequea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

West Wyomissing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Bethlehem and 43.4 miles from Pequea.

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

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Pequea.

Stop Ideas Near West Wyomissing

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

40 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Lancaster station

40 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

41 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

43 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Pequea. Straight-line distance: 73.22 mi (117.83 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pequea

Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population5,448
Coordinates39.8881600, -76.3671800
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Pequea (-76.36718, 39.88816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.58 L · about $12.50
Round trip
$25.01
6.12 gal · 23.16 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.50 $25.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $4.95 $15.16 $30.32
Diesel $5.98 $18.30 $36.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Pequea. The current time is 07:23:17.

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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.