How far is Flying Hills, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Flying Hills, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
50.45 mi
01h 12m
Flight
37.4 mi
60.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.4 mi
Kilometers
60.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.45 mi
Kilometers
81.19 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 PM EDT
Return by in Flying Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flying Hills
2026-04-19T13:45
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flying Hills
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
Kutztown
PA

City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Flying Hills
23.2 mi
00h 36m
To Bethlehem
27.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 Flying Hills and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flying Hills and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Nassau Circle

    864 ft · 40 sec · Nassau Circle

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Flying Hills Drive

    2339 ft · 2 min · Flying Hills Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Morgantown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Lancaster Avenue

    108 m · 8 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1331 ft · 23 sec · Bingaman Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2781 ft · 59 sec · South 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North 5th Street

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flying Hills 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 23%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 12%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 11%
North 5th Street
5.02 mi · 10%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 7%
Morgantown Road
3.49 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 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kutztown
00h 36m from Flying Hills
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Flying Hills 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 Flying Hills to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Kutztown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Flying Hills and 27.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Flying Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Kutztown

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

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

RAIL

Exton

57 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

58 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

59 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flying Hills and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 37.4 mi (60.19 km).

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#1 Flying Hills

Census designated place

Population2,568
Coordinates40.2767600, -75.9141000
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Nassau Circle (-75.914403, 40.276999)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.74 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.56 gal · 13.48 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.95 $8.82 $17.64
Diesel $5.98 $10.64 $21.29

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 Flying Hills and Bethlehem. The current time is 13:45:04.

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.