How far is Jacksonwald, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Jacksonwald, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
43.11 mi
01h 05m
Flight
32.68 mi
52.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.68 mi
Kilometers
52.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.11 mi
Kilometers
69.38 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonwald
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonwald
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 1:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonwald
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 Jacksonwald
22.4 mi
00h 32m
To Bethlehem
20.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boyertown Pike

    13 m · 9 sec · Boyertown Pike

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Oley Turnpike Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Oley Turnpike Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Highway

    63 m · 4 sec · Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Blandon Road

    105 m · 6 sec · Blandon Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oley Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Oley Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Oley Road

    804 ft · 24 sec · Oley Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Richmond Street

    2332 ft · 1 min · South Richmond Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    624 ft · 19 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Franklin Street

    1906 ft · 46 sec · North Franklin Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Moselem Spring Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kutztown Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Kutztown Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonwald 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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
10.3 mi · 24%
Memorial Highway
7.72 mi · 18%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 13%
Oley Turnpike Road
4.98 mi · 12%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 8%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 6%
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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kutztown
00h 32m from Jacksonwald
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonwald 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 Jacksonwald to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 22.4 miles from Jacksonwald and 20.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonwald and Mostly Sunny 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.

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Exton

57 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

58 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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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 Jacksonwald and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 32.68 mi (52.59 km).

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#1 Jacksonwald

Located within Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community sits at an elevation of approximately 344 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3245400, -75.8496500
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Boyertown Pike (-75.849652, 40.324523)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.57
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $6.79 $13.57
Mid-grade $4.93 $7.49 $14.97
Premium $5.31 $8.06 $16.13
Diesel $6.55 $9.96 $19.91

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonwald and Bethlehem. The current time is 12:49:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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