How far is Bethlehem, PA from Pottsgrove, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Pottsgrove, PA is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
31.48 mi
00h 58m
Flight
27.99 mi
45.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.99 mi
Kilometers
45.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.48 mi
Kilometers
50.66 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pottsgrove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T09:42
Arrive Pottsgrove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
15.7 mi
00h 29m
To Pottsgrove
15.7 mi
00h 29m

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
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1336 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1318 ft · 34 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1940 ft · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on South New Street

    544 ft · 19 sec · South New Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1174 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    971 ft · 22 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wyandotte Street

    1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street

  9. 9

    Continue on PA-378

    2776 ft · 1 min · PA-378

  10. 10

    Continue on PA-378

    4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    1596 ft · 32 sec · Linden Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Locust Valley Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Locust Valley Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Allentown Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cassel Road

    550 ft · 17 sec · Cassel Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Steinsburg Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Steinsburg Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Spinnerstown Road

    2688 ft · 1 min · Spinnerstown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto John Fries Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John Fries Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 663

    701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663

  20. 20

    Continue on Quakertown Avenue

    1078 ft · 28 sec · Quakertown Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Pottstown Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Pottstown Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Layfield Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Layfield Road

  23. 23

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

    1321 ft · 31 sec · Big Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Charlotte Street

    3.6 mi · 7 min · North Charlotte Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Keim Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Keim Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Valley Lane

    122 m · 23 sec · Valley Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Valley Road

    9 m · 1 sec · North Valley Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Layfield Road
6.01 mi · 19%
PA-378
5.11 mi · 16%
John Fries Highway
4.09 mi · 13%
North Charlotte Street
3.56 mi · 11%
Steinsburg Road
2.16 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Layfield Road

Continue on Layfield Road

6.01 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 29m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Pottsgrove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Bethlehem and 15.7 miles from Pottsgrove.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Pottsgrove. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.05 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 Pottsgrove

Census designated place

Population3,469
Coordinates40.2648200, -75.6118500
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Pottsgrove (-75.61185, 40.26482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.95 $5.50 $11.00
Diesel $5.98 $6.64 $13.28

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 Pottsgrove. The current time is 09:42:08.

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.