Origin
Kutztown, PA
Late night in Kutztown on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kutztown, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kutztown, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Kutztown and Bethlehem covers 25.7 miles, making this a quick, straightforward journey that fits easily into a single day. You can expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, navigating entirely on local roads without any highway driving. With a fuel cost estimate of $4, this is an incredibly budget-friendly trip within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Because the travel time is so short, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a practical connection between these two Pennsylvania communities, allowing you to focus on your destination rather than the commute itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trexlertown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Kutztown Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Hamilton Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West Broad Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Hanover Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Trexlertown Bypass
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kutztown, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on Kutztown Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Kutztown Road
3
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
4
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
5
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
6
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
7
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
8
Continue on PA 222
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Street
10
Continue on Hamilton Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hamilton Street
11
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Avenue
12
Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
13
Turn left onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Center Street
14
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
15
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
16
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Hamilton Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
24.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
East Goepp Street
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bethlehem, PA
Late night in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
43 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged as you transition between Kutztown Road, Hamilton Boulevard, and the Trexlertown Bypass. Since the entire 25.7-mile route consists of local roads with zero highway miles, you will experience a constant, rhythmic change in scenery and intersections. There is no long-distance highway cruising here, as the longest stretch on Kutztown Road offers no sustained high-speed driving. Instead, the personality of this route is defined by its localized nature, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the varying road segments. You will find that the journey feels more like a series of connected local passages than a singular, monotonous stretch.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Trexlertown Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.5 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
522 ft
245 ft
Total Climb
418 ft
Total Descent
485 ft
Highest Point
522 ft
~3.5 mi in
Elevation Range
278 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kutztown, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
Allentown
8.5 mi in
|
~12m
|
via US 222
About the Cities
Starting in Kutztown, PA
Full guide →Kutztown is a small town in the northeastern part of Berks County, in Pennsylvania Dutch Country between Reading and Allentown. It is home to about 5,100 year-round residents (2018), and to the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, a public university whose 8,300 students make the town a busy place from late August to early May. In the summer months and during school breaks, the town is much quieter and dominated by locals.
Arriving in Bethlehem, PA
Full guide →Bethlehem is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Easton, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania. In the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem borders Nazareth to its northwest, Allentown to its west, Hellertown to its southeast, and Easton to its east. The city is about 70 miles (110 km) north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and about 80 miles (130 km) west of New York City, the nation's largest city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Trexlertown Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.5 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethlehem, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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