How far is Exton, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Exton, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.99 mi
01h 20m
Flight
43.3 mi
69.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.3 mi
Kilometers
69.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.99 mi
Kilometers
117.46 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Exton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exton
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exton
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Exton
31.7 mi
00h 40m
To Bethlehem
41.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lincoln Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    723 ft · 14 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: King of Prussia

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

    2275 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    23.7 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.7 mi · 32%
US 202 North
11.5 mi · 16%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
7.33 mi · 10%
West Pumping Station Road
6.13 mi · 8%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 4%
East Lincoln Highway
1.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

23.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 40m from Exton
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Exton and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Exton and 41.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exton and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 43.3 mi (69.68 km).

Exton

#1 Exton

Village and former civil parish in Rutland, UK

Population4,842
Coordinates40.0290000, -75.6207700
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.620642, 40.02901)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.95 $12.78 $25.56
Diesel $5.98 $15.43 $30.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Exton and Bethlehem. The current time is 00:09:42.

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.