How far is East Earl, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from East Earl, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
64.04 mi
01h 28m
Flight
49.86 mi
80.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.86 mi
Kilometers
80.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.04 mi
Kilometers
103.07 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in East Earl
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Earl
2026-04-19T02:02
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Earl
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
Fleetwood
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From East Earl
30.4 mi
00h 44m
To Bethlehem
33.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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 East Earl and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Earl and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on East Earl Road

    1410 ft · 29 sec · East Earl Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Division Highway

    119 m · 15 sec · Division Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Springville Road

    3190 ft · 1 min · Springville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1716 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Reading Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Reading Road

  6. 6

    Continue on New Holland Road

    8.5 mi · 14 min · New Holland Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Lancaster Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1331 ft · 23 sec · Bingaman Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2781 ft · 59 sec · South 5th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North 5th Street

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 46 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Earl 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
36 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 18%
New Holland Road
8.48 mi · 13%
Reading Road
8.18 mi · 13%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 9%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 9%
North 5th Street
5.02 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Kutztown Road

Keep slight left

8.74 mi · 00h 11m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 44m from East Earl
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Earl 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 East Earl to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Fleetwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from East Earl and 33.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fleetwood

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

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

RAIL

Exton

51 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Coatesville

52 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

54 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Earl and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 49.86 mi (80.24 km).

East Earl

#1 East Earl

Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population6,899
Coordinates40.1101000, -76.0327200
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East Earl Road (-76.03272, 40.110103)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.55 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.47
4.52 gal · 17.1 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.23 $18.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.39 $20.79
Premium $4.95 $11.20 $22.39
Diesel $5.98 $13.51 $27.03

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 East Earl and Bethlehem. The current time is 02:02:54.

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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.