How far is Leola, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Leola, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
69.51 mi
01h 27m
Flight
56.76 mi
91.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.76 mi
Kilometers
91.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.51 mi
Kilometers
111.87 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 2:17 PM EDT
Return by in Leola
Thu, Oct 15, 3:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leola
2026-10-15T12:50
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 2:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leola
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
Ontelaunee
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Leola
33.5 mi
00h 43m
To Bethlehem
36 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
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 Leola and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ethel Avenue

    20 m · 10 sec · Ethel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1762 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto School Drive

    1413 ft · 50 sec · School Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Glenbrook Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenbrook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

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

    829 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  28. 28

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leola 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
37 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
25.3 mi · 36%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 17%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 9%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 8%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 5%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontelaunee
00h 43m from Leola
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Leola 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 Leola to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Ontelaunee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Leola and 36 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Leola and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Ontelaunee

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

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

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Coatesville

49 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
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Downingtown

50 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Parkesburg

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

Lancaster station

51 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leola and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 56.76 mi (91.34 km).

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#1 Leola

Situated in south-central Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies within the heart of Lancaster County.

Population0
Coordinates40.0878700, -76.1849500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Ethel Avenue (-76.184942, 40.087871)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.87
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.94 $21.87
Mid-grade $4.93 $12.07 $24.13
Premium $5.31 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $6.55 $16.05 $32.10

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 Leola and Bethlehem. The current time is 12:50:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.