How far is Summit Hill, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Summit Hill, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summit Hill and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit Hill and Bethlehem.
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Start on East Ludlow Street
882 ft · 41 sec · East Ludlow Street
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
533 ft · 20 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Amidon Street
1807 ft · 38 sec · East Amidon Street
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Continue on Laurel Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Laurel Drive
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Continue on Mill Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Mill Road
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Turn left onto Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
5.8 mi · 9 min · Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
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Continue on Bridge Street
1653 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right
19.6 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto Beth-Bath Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Beth-Bath Pike
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Continue on Bath Pike
1517 ft · 29 sec · Bath Pike
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Continue on Beth Bath Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Beth Bath Pike
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Continue on Bath Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bath Pike
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Continue on Center Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue
1367 ft · 44 sec · East Elizabeth Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1658 ft · 34 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 Summit Hill 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.
Longest stretch
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19.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Summit Hill and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summit Hill to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Walnutport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Summit Hill and 19.7 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summit Hill and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Walnutport
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 Walnutport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summit Hill and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 29.6 mi (47.63 km).
#1 Summit Hill
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,975 |
| Coordinates | 40.8248100, -75.8710300 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
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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