Bethlehem to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

35.5 miles 57.1 km · straight line
46.1 miles estimated 74.2 km · driving distance
56min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
236° SW bearing direction

How far is Bethlehem from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Bethlehem to Reading, Pennsylvania is 35.5 miles (57.1 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located SW of Bethlehem. By car, the driving distance is approximately 46.1 miles, taking about 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bethlehem and Reading, Pennsylvania. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bethlehem to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 56min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Bethlehem & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Bethlehem
40.63°N, 75.37°W
America/New_York
109m elevation
Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 701.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients