How far is Chester Springs, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Chester Springs, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester Springs and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester Springs and Bethlehem.
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Start on Yellow Springs Road
79 m · 18 sec · Yellow Springs Road
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Turn sharp right onto Kimberton Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Kimberton Road
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Turn left onto Hares Hill Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Hares Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schuylkill Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Schuylkill Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 422
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown, Reading
1501 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pottstown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Allentown
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
8.2 mi · 12 min · Pottstown Pike
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Continue straight
891 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard
1176 ft · 28 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Street
777 ft · 21 sec · North Street
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Continue on Harrison Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Dalton Street
2299 ft · 53 sec · Dalton Street
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Continue on Emaus Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Emaus Avenue
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Continue on Emmaus Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester Springs and Bethlehem.
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.
Pottstown Pike
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14.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chester Springs and Chance Light Rain near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester Springs to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Bechtelsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Chester Springs and 31.1 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.55 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chester Springs and Chance Light Rain near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Bechtelsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bechtelsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester Springs and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 38.9 mi (62.61 km).
#1 Chester Springs
Situated within the rolling hills of Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of approximately 256 feet above sea level within the Piedmont upland region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0951000, -75.6168700 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.39 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $12.82 | $25.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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