How far is Kutztown, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Kutztown, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.67 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.64 mi
36.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.67 mi
Kilometers
41.31 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, May 24, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Kutztown
Mon, May 25, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kutztown
2026-05-24T22:50
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, May 24, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kutztown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ancient Oaks
PA

Census designated place

From Kutztown
12.3 mi
00h 19m
To Bethlehem
13.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Kutztown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    3265 ft · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kutztown 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 22%
Kutztown Road
4.55 mi · 18%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 14%
Hamilton Boulevard
3.09 mi · 12%
West Broad Street
2.38 mi · 9%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Trexlertown Bypass

Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

5.68 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ancient Oaks
00h 19m from Kutztown
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kutztown and Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Ancient Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Kutztown and 13.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kutztown and Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Ancient Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

57 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

61 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kutztown and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.43 km).

Kutztown

#1 Kutztown

City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,070
Coordinates40.5173200, -75.7774200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-75.777366, 40.517294)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.44
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.72 $7.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.19 $8.37
Premium $4.95 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $5.98 $5.44 $10.88

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Kutztown and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:50:14.

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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.