How far is Fleetwood, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Fleetwood, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
31.91 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.33 mi
42.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.33 mi
Kilometers
42.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.91 mi
Kilometers
51.35 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, May 24, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Fleetwood
Mon, May 25, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fleetwood
2026-05-24T22:50
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, May 24, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fleetwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Spring Creek
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Fleetwood
15.7 mi
00h 21m
To Bethlehem
16.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    18 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Franklin Street

    1906 ft · 46 sec · North Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Moselem Spring Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kutztown Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Kutztown Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 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 Fleetwood 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
10.3 mi · 32%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 18%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 11%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 8%
West Broad Street
2.38 mi · 7%
Moselem Spring Road
2.13 mi · 7%
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 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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Creek
00h 21m from Fleetwood
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Fleetwood and Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Spring Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Fleetwood and 16.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fleetwood and Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Creek

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

56 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

57 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

60 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fleetwood and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 26.33 mi (42.38 km).

Fleetwood

#1 Fleetwood

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,095
Coordinates40.4539800, -75.8179800
Altitude135
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 Main Street (-75.818093, 40.454111)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.20 $10.39
Premium $4.95 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.98 $6.76 $13.51

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Fleetwood and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:50:13.

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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.