How far is Bethlehem, PA from West Pottsgrove, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to West Pottsgrove, PA is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
35.65 mi
01h 03m
Flight
30.52 mi
49.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.65 mi
Kilometers
57.38 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Pottsgrove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T09:43
Arrive West Pottsgrove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Hereford
PA

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
17.8 mi
00h 31m
To West Pottsgrove
17.8 mi
00h 31m

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 West Pottsgrove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.4 mi · 18 min · Route 100

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West King Street

    680 ft · 34 sec · West King Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gabel Avenue

    115 m · 19 sec · Gabel Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West High Street

    3170 ft · 1 min · West High Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rice Street

    144 m · 21 sec · Rice Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Rice Street

    2351 ft · 2 min · Rice Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grosstown Road

    65 m · 11 sec · Grosstown Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Holly Drive

    814 ft · 36 sec · Holly Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and West 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 100
11.4 mi · 32%
Chestnut Street
10.9 mi · 31%
Lehigh Street
3.49 mi · 10%
East Broad Street
2.64 mi · 7%
Hanover Avenue
1.97 mi · 6%
East Harrison Street
1.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Route 100

Continue on Route 100

11.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hereford
00h 31m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers near West Pottsgrove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Hereford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Bethlehem and 17.8 miles from West Pottsgrove.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hereford

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

46 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Ardmore

54 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and West Pottsgrove. Straight-line distance: 30.52 mi (49.12 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
West Pottsgrove

#2 West Pottsgrove

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population3,833
Coordinates40.2545400, -75.6846300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: West Pottsgrove (-75.68463, 40.25454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.95 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $5.98 $7.53 $15.07

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 West Pottsgrove. The current time is 09:43:22.

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.