How far is Pennside, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Pennside, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pennside and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennside and Bethlehem.
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Start on Brighton Avenue
56 m · 14 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Turn left onto Harvey Avenue
663 ft · 20 sec · Harvey Avenue
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Turn right onto Carsonia Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Carsonia Avenue
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Turn right onto Friedensburg Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Friedensburg Road
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Blandon Road
105 m · 7 sec · Blandon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oley Road
2 m · 1 sec · Oley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oley Road
804 ft · 26 sec · Oley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Richmond Street
2332 ft · 1 min · South Richmond Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
624 ft · 19 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
1906 ft · 46 sec · North Franklin Street
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Continue on Moselem Spring Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kutztown Road
6 m · 1 sec · Kutztown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Hamilton Street
2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Hanover Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue
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Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennside and Bethlehem.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pennside 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 Pennside to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 21.6 miles from Pennside and 21.6 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pennside and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Maxatawny
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maxatawny.
Exton
Paoli
White Haven, PA
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennside and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 33.32 mi (53.63 km).
#1 Pennside
Situated in central Berks County, this census-designated place is located immediately to the east of the city of Reading.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3373200, -75.8785400 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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