How far is Reiffton, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Reiffton, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
51.12 mi
01h 08m
Flight
33.86 mi
54.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.86 mi
Kilometers
54.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.12 mi
Kilometers
82.27 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Reiffton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reiffton
2026-04-23T05:11
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reiffton
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
Kutztown
PA

City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Reiffton
22.3 mi
00h 34m
To Bethlehem
28.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Reiffton and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 35th Street

    22 m · 5 sec · East 35th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 36th Street

    91 m · 17 sec · East 36th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Howard Boulevard

    2448 ft · 43 sec · Howard Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Mineral Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mineral Spring Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1644 ft · 30 sec · Perkiomen Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Penn Street

    3263 ft · 1 min · Penn Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reiffton 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 23%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 12%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 11%
North 5th Street
5.01 mi · 10%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 7%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 5%
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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kutztown
00h 34m from Reiffton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reiffton and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Kutztown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Reiffton and 28.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reiffton and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Kutztown

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

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

RAIL

Exton

57 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

58 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Paoli

58 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

59 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reiffton and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 33.86 mi (54.49 km).

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#1 Reiffton

Census designated place

Population4,178
Coordinates40.3198100, -75.8735400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East 35th Street (-75.873668, 40.319774)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

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 Reiffton and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:11:54.

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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.