How far is Brickerville, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Brickerville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
71.71 mi
01h 29m
Flight
56.27 mi
90.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.27 mi
Kilometers
90.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.71 mi
Kilometers
115.41 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 PM EDT
Return by in Brickerville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brickerville
2026-04-19T15:13
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brickerville
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
Hamburg
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Brickerville
35.8 mi
00h 44m
To Bethlehem
35.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Furnace Hill Pike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on South College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38 mi · 53%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 14%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 8%
Lancaster Avenue
5.53 mi · 8%
South College Street
5.49 mi · 8%
Furnace Hill Pike
2.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38 mi · 00h 45m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
00h 44m from Brickerville
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brickerville and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Brickerville and 35.9 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

65 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brickerville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 56.27 mi (90.56 km).

Brickerville

#1 Brickerville

Census designated place

Population1,309
Coordinates40.2259300, -76.3024600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Furnace Hill Pike (-76.302538, 40.225967)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $4.95 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.98 $15.13 $30.26

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 Brickerville and Bethlehem. The current time is 15:13:27.

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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.