How far is Berwick, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Berwick, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
81.51 mi
01h 30m
Flight
53.95 mi
86.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.95 mi
Kilometers
86.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.51 mi
Kilometers
131.18 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Berwick
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwick
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwick
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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Berwick
32.5 mi
00h 45m
To Bethlehem
49 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 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 Berwick and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    1684 ft · 41 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  5. 5

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North First Street

    2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bankway Street

    1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    19.6 mi · 29 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Beth-Bath Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Beth-Bath Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Bath Pike

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Bath Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Beth Bath Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beth Bath Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Bath Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bath Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Center Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue

    1367 ft · 44 sec · East Elizabeth Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwick 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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berwick Hazleton Highway
7.91 mi · 10%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 7%
West Broad Street
3.81 mi · 5%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 5%
Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 3%
East Catawissa Street
2.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

19.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
00h 45m from Berwick
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Berwick and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Berwick and 49 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Berwick and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwick and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 53.95 mi (86.83 km).

Berwick

#1 Berwick

Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population9,855
Coordinates41.0545300, -76.2332700
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: South Market Street (-76.233367, 41.054487)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.89 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.54
5.76 gal · 21.78 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.77 $23.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.95 $14.27 $28.54
Diesel $5.98 $17.22 $34.44

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 Berwick and Bethlehem. The current time is 03:12:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.