How far is Pottsgrove, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Pottsgrove, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pottsgrove and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pottsgrove and Bethlehem.
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Start on North Valley Road
9 m · 3 sec · North Valley Road
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Turn right onto Valley Lane
122 m · 23 sec · Valley Lane
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Turn left onto North Keim Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Keim Street
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Turn right onto North Charlotte Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · North Charlotte Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Road
1321 ft · 28 sec · Big Road
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Turn left onto Layfield Road
6 mi · 10 min · Layfield Road
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Continue on Pottstown Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Pottstown Avenue
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Continue on Quakertown Avenue
1078 ft · 26 sec · Quakertown Avenue
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Continue on John Fries Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · John Fries Highway
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Turn left onto Spinnerstown Road
2875 ft · 1 min · Spinnerstown Road
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Turn right onto Steinsburg Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Steinsburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cassel Road
550 ft · 21 sec · Cassel Road
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Turn left onto Allentown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Allentown Road
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Continue on Locust Valley Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Locust Valley Road
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Continue on Linden Street
1596 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on PA-378
2 mi · 4 min · PA-378
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Continue on Wyandotte Street
1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Pottsgrove 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.
Layfield Road
Turn left onto Layfield Road
6.01 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Pottsgrove 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 Pottsgrove to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Pottsgrove and 20.1 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pottsgrove and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville
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 Trumbauersville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pottsgrove and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.05 km).
#1 Pottsgrove
Census designated place
| Population | 3,469 |
| Coordinates | 40.2648200, -75.6118500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.09 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
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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