How far is Hereford, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Hereford, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hereford and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hereford and Bethlehem.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
6.5 mi · 12 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard
1176 ft · 28 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Street
777 ft · 21 sec · North Street
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Continue on Harrison Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Dalton Street
2299 ft · 53 sec · Dalton Street
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Continue on Emaus Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Emaus Avenue
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Continue on Emmaus Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hereford and Bethlehem.
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.
Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
6.53 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Hereford 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 Hereford to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Hereford and 13.5 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hereford and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Emmaus
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hereford and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 15.49 mi (24.93 km).
#1 Hereford
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,065 |
| Coordinates | 40.4492600, -75.5521300 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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