How far is Archbald, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Archbald, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
76.74 mi
01h 18m
Flight
60.66 mi
97.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.66 mi
Kilometers
97.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.74 mi
Kilometers
123.5 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Archbald
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Archbald
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Archbald
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
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Archbald
38 mi
00h 39m
To Bethlehem
38.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Archbald and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cemetery Street

    711 ft · 14 sec · Cemetery Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Salem Street

    1785 ft · 1 min · Salem Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Salem Road

    105 m · 14 sec · Salem Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 6 West: Scranton

    2134 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Archbald and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 33%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 31%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 11%
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
6.91 mi · 9%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 6%
I 84 East
4.08 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

PA 33 South

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 39m from Archbald
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Archbald and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Mount Pocono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Archbald and 38.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.07 one way or $22.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

29 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

46 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

104 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Archbald and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 60.66 mi (97.62 km).

Archbald

#1 Archbald

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,055
Coordinates41.4948000, -75.5368500
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Cemetery Street (-75.536968, 41.49485)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.25 L · about $11.07
Round trip
$22.15
5.42 gal · 20.5 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.07 $22.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.46 $24.93
Premium $4.95 $13.43 $26.85
Diesel $5.98 $16.21 $32.41

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 Archbald and Bethlehem. The current time is 00:17:50.

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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.