How far is Spring Ridge, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Spring Ridge, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
43.35 mi
01h 03m
Flight
37.62 mi
60.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.62 mi
Kilometers
60.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.35 mi
Kilometers
69.77 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Ridge
2026-10-15T13:02
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Ridge
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 Spring Ridge
21.2 mi
00h 31m
To Bethlehem
22.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Ridge and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    93 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    62 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    692 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    64 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Meridian Boulevard

    2302 ft · 1 min · Meridian Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Papermill Road

    3046 ft · 1 min · Papermill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Spring Ridge Drive

    719 ft · 19 sec · Spring Ridge Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 222 North: Allentown

    751 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 Business South: Laureldale

    819 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Allentown Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Ridge 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
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 27%
US 222 North
6.21 mi · 14%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 13%
Allentown Pike
4.32 mi · 10%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 8%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 6%
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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxatawny
00h 31m from Spring Ridge
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Spring Ridge 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 Spring Ridge to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 21.2 miles from Spring Ridge and 22.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 $6.83 one way or $13.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Spring Ridge and Mostly Sunny 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 Spring Ridge and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 37.62 mi (60.55 km).

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#1 Spring Ridge

Situated within the rolling terrain of central Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies just northwest of Reading, the county seat.

Population0
Coordinates40.3528700, -75.9899400
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.989335, 40.352364)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
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.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.79 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.66
3.06 gal · 11.58 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $6.83 $13.66
Mid-grade $4.93 $7.54 $15.07
Premium $5.31 $8.12 $16.23
Diesel $6.55 $10.02 $20.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Ridge and Bethlehem. The current time is 13:02:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.