How far is Lampeter, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Lampeter, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Road
79.85 mi
01h 41m
Flight
63.46 mi
102.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.46 mi
Kilometers
102.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.85 mi
Kilometers
128.5 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 AM EDT
Return by in Lampeter
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lampeter
2026-04-15T08:35
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 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
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lampeter
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Muhlenberg
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Lampeter
38.4 mi
00h 50m
To Bethlehem
41.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Village Road

    18 m · 4 sec · Village Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lampeter Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Lampeter Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  30. 30

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lampeter 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
39 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.2 mi · 38%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 15%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 8%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 7%
Lampeter Road
3.78 mi · 5%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muhlenberg
00h 50m from Lampeter
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lampeter and Partly Cloudy near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 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?

Muhlenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Lampeter and 41.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lampeter and Partly Cloudy near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Muhlenberg

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

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

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Coatesville

45 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

47 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

47 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Lancaster station

48 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lampeter and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 63.46 mi (102.13 km).

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#1 Lampeter

Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9901000, -76.2396800
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Village Road (-76.23968, 39.990101)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.67 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.05
5.64 gal · 21.34 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.52 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.95 $13.97 $27.94
Diesel $5.98 $16.86 $33.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lampeter and Bethlehem. The current time is 08:35:29.

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.