How far is Hampton, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Hampton, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
119.37 mi
02h 09m
Flight
101.15 mi
162.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.15 mi
Kilometers
162.78 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.37 mi
Kilometers
192.11 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-19T06:26
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
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
Hamlin
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Hampton
59.7 mi
01h 04m
To Bethlehem
59.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W
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 Hampton and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 22 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 36%
Carlisle Pike
24.3 mi · 20%
American Legion Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 15%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 9%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 6%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
6.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
01h 04m from Hampton
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hampton 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 Hampton to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Hampton and 59.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hampton and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Hamlin

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

39 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

39 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

41 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 101.15 mi (162.78 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

Census designated place

Population18,119
Coordinates39.9295400, -77.0583100
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.058206, 39.929491)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.40
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.20 $34.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.36 $38.72
Premium $4.95 $20.86 $41.71
Diesel $5.98 $25.18 $50.35

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 Hampton and Bethlehem. The current time is 06:26:24.

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.