How far is King of Prussia, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from King of Prussia, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.15 mi
01h 04m
Flight
37.1 mi
59.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.1 mi
Kilometers
59.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.15 mi
Kilometers
95.2 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, May 13, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in King of Prussia
Wed, May 13, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King of Prussia
2026-05-13T06:18
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, May 13, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in King of Prussia
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From King of Prussia
24.8 mi
00h 32m
To Bethlehem
34.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between King of Prussia and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King of Prussia and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on PATP

    1707 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2039 ft · 48 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

    2275 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    23.7 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between King of Prussia 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.7 mi · 40%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
7.33 mi · 12%
West Pumping Station Road
6.13 mi · 10%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 5%
Portzer Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

23.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 32m from King of Prussia
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving King of Prussia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from King of Prussia to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from King of Prussia and 34.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around King of Prussia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King of Prussia and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 37.1 mi (59.71 km).

King of Prussia

#1 King of Prussia

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,936
Coordinates40.0892700, -75.3960200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.396061, 40.089276)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $8.54
Round trip
$17.08
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.54 $17.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.95 $10.35 $20.71
Diesel $5.98 $12.50 $25.00

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between King of Prussia and Bethlehem. The current time is 06:18:32.

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.