How far is Carl, GA from Bethlehem, GA?

The driving distance from Carl, GA to Bethlehem, GA is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.6 mi
00h 12m
Flight
7.56 mi
12.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.56 mi
Kilometers
12.16 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.6 mi
Kilometers
13.84 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Carl
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carl
2026-04-23T08:28
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Carl
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Winder
GA

City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America

From Carl
4.3 mi
00h 06m
To Bethlehem
4.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Carl Cedar Hill Road

    74 m · 11 sec · Carl Cedar Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carl Bethlehem Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Carl Bethlehem Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto University Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · University Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    2773 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Christmas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Christmas Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left

    31 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Bethlehem Road
4.51 mi · 52%
University Parkway
3.32 mi · 39%
Christmas Avenue
0.67 mi · 8%
Carl Cedar Hill Road
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Bethlehem Road

Turn left onto Carl Bethlehem Road

4.51 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winder
00h 06m from Carl
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carl and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Carl and 4.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winder

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

34 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

66 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

74 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

113 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carl and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 7.56 mi (12.16 km).

Carl

#1 Carl

Town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States

Population245
Coordinates34.0056600, -83.8112900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

Town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States

Population776
Coordinates33.9320600, -83.7137800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Carl Cedar Hill Road (-83.811257, 34.005629)
End: East Star Street (-83.713783, 33.93212)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.19
Round trip
$2.38
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.19 $2.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.33 $2.66
Premium $4.78 $1.43 $2.87
Diesel $5.62 $1.69 $3.37

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 Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Carl and Bethlehem. The current time is 08:28:44.

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.