How far is Fountain Hill, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Fountain Hill, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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
2.6 mi
00h 08m
Flight
2.13 mi
3.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.13 mi
Kilometers
3.43 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.6 mi
Kilometers
4.19 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Fountain Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fountain Hill
2026-04-18T02:43
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fountain Hill
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
Freemansburg
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Fountain Hill
1.3 mi
00h 04m
To Bethlehem
1.3 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hill and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Hill 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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
269.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway
1.04 mi · 40%
Center Street
0.76 mi · 29%
Fahy Bridge
0.36 mi · 14%
East Goepp Street
0.25 mi · 10%
West 3rd Street
0.17 mi · 7%
Linden Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Broadway

Start on Broadway

1.04 mi · 00h 02m

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 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
2.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freemansburg
00h 04m from Fountain Hill
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fountain Hill and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fountain Hill to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Freemansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.3 miles from Fountain Hill and 1.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.37 one way or $0.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountain Hill and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Freemansburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

66 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

68 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

69 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Hill and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 2.13 mi (3.43 km).

Fountain Hill

#1 Fountain Hill

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population4,713
Coordinates40.6014900, -75.3951800
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-75.39527, 40.601652)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.09 gal
0.35 L · about $0.37
Round trip
$0.74
0.18 gal · 0.7 L
Estimated CO2
0.8 kg one way
Round trip: 1.6 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.37 $0.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.41 $0.83
Premium $4.95 $0.45 $0.89
Diesel $5.98 $0.54 $1.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fountain Hill and Bethlehem. The current time is 02:43:56.

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.