How far is Kulpmont, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Kulpmont, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
73.97 mi
01h 41m
Flight
58.86 mi
94.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.86 mi
Kilometers
94.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.97 mi
Kilometers
119.05 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Kulpmont
Thu, Apr 16, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kulpmont
2026-04-16T06:23
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kulpmont
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
Port Clinton
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Kulpmont
37 mi
00h 50m
To Bethlehem
37 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 9th Street

    35 m · 7 sec · South 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1588 ft · 58 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    742 ft · 18 sec · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Brennans Farm Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Brennans Farm Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Locust Gap Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Locust Gap Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  20. 20

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 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 Kulpmont 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 29%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 14%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 14%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 13%
Gordon Nagle Trail
4.01 mi · 5%
Locust Gap Highway
3.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 27m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Clinton
00h 50m from Kulpmont
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kulpmont and Partly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kulpmont to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Port Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Kulpmont and 37 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kulpmont and Partly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Port Clinton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Lancaster station

63 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Coatesville

69 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kulpmont and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 58.86 mi (94.73 km).

Kulpmont

#1 Kulpmont

Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population2,735
Coordinates40.7934200, -76.4724500
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: South 9th Street (-76.472442, 40.793421)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.33
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.66 $21.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.95 $12.93 $25.86
Diesel $5.98 $15.61 $31.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kulpmont and Bethlehem. The current time is 06:23:27.

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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.