How far is Pequea, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Pequea, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
87.82 mi
01h 58m
Flight
73.22 mi
117.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.22 mi
Kilometers
117.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.82 mi
Kilometers
141.34 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Pequea
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pequea
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pequea
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
Wyomissing
PA

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Pequea
43 mi
00h 59m
To Bethlehem
44.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    45 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    28 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto River Hill Road

    37 m · 10 sec · River Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pequea Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pequea Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Martic Forge Road

    2361 ft · 47 sec · Martic Forge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Marticville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Marticville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Marticville Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Marticville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Marticville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Marticville Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto New Danville Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · New Danville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South Queen Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Queen Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1630 ft · 60 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    863 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East King Street

    608 ft · 28 sec · East King Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Plum Street

    2321 ft · 1 min · North Plum Street

  16. 16

    Continue on New Holland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on New Holland Pike

    1493 ft · 41 sec · New Holland Pike

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1010 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

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

    829 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  42. 42

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  43. 43

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  46. 46

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  47. 47

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pequea 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
51 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.2 mi · 34%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 13%
Marticville Road
6.88 mi · 8%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 7%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 6%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyomissing
00h 59m from Pequea
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pequea and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Wyomissing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Pequea and 44.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pequea and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Wyomissing

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

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

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Coatesville

40 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Downingtown

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

Lancaster station

42 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pequea and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 73.22 mi (117.83 km).

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#1 Pequea

Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population5,448
Coordinates39.8881600, -76.3671800
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: River Hill Road (-76.366551, 39.887851)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.73 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.33
6.2 gal · 23.46 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.67 $25.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.26 $28.51
Premium $4.95 $15.36 $30.71
Diesel $5.98 $18.54 $37.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pequea and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:56:36.

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