How far is Ontelaunee, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Ontelaunee, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
37.72 mi
00h 56m
Flight
33.42 mi
53.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.42 mi
Kilometers
53.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.72 mi
Kilometers
60.7 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in Ontelaunee
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ontelaunee
2026-04-19T11:34
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ontelaunee
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
Maxatawny
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Ontelaunee
19 mi
00h 28m
To Bethlehem
18.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    1582 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pottsville Pike

    85 m · 12 sec · Pottsville Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Shore Drive

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Lake Shore Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Allentown Pike

    2533 ft · 1 min · Allentown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ontelaunee 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.4 mi · 30%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 15%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 9%
Allentown Pike
2.96 mi · 8%
Lake Shore Drive
2.74 mi · 7%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Kutztown Road

Keep slight left

8.74 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxatawny
00h 28m from Ontelaunee
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ontelaunee and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Maxatawny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Ontelaunee and 18.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maxatawny

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

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

RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

58 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Downingtown

60 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ontelaunee and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 33.42 mi (53.79 km).

Ontelaunee

#1 Ontelaunee

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,136
Coordinates40.4170400, -75.9443800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside Drive (-75.944451, 40.416885)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.04 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.66 gal · 10.08 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.95 $6.59 $13.18
Diesel $5.98 $7.95 $15.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ontelaunee and Bethlehem. The current time is 11:34:16.

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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.