How far is Bethlehem, PA from Canadensis, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Canadensis, PA is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.01 mi
01h 13m
Flight
39.61 mi
63.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.61 mi
Kilometers
63.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.01 mi
Kilometers
77.27 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canadensis
Fri, Nov 6, 5:43 PM EST
Return by in Bethlehem
Fri, Nov 6, 6:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-11-06T16:30
Arrive Canadensis
Fri, Nov 6, 5:43 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:30 PM EST
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
Pen Argyl
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bethlehem
24 mi
00h 36m
To Canadensis
24 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Canadensis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 16 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Union Boulevard

    137 m · 21 sec · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    950 ft · 40 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Fairview Street

    138 m · 22 sec · East Fairview Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    1078 ft · 20 sec · Linden Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    22 mi · 28 min · PA-33

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton

    2157 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Scotrun

    1720 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Route 611

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Route 611

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodland Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Woodland Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Carlton Road

    1500 ft · 31 sec · Carlton Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Paradise Valley Road

    1836 ft · 42 sec · Paradise Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    43 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
22 mi · 46%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 9%
Keystone Shortway
4.35 mi · 9%
Route 611
3.54 mi · 7%
PA 33 North
3.47 mi · 7%
Woodland Road
2.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

PA-33

Merge slight left onto PA-33

22 mi · 00h 28m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pen Argyl
00h 36m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Canadensis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Pen Argyl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Bethlehem and 24 miles from Canadensis.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Canadensis.

Stop Ideas Near Pen Argyl

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pen Argyl, 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 Pen Argyl.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

70 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

80 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Canadensis. Straight-line distance: 39.61 mi (63.74 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Canadensis

Situated within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of approximately 991 feet.

Population0
Coordinates41.1920400, -75.2512900
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Canadensis (-75.25129, 41.19204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.88
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $7.44 $14.88
Mid-grade $4.82 $8.15 $16.30
Premium $5.27 $8.91 $17.83
Diesel $6.58 $11.12 $22.25

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Canadensis. The current time is 16:30:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.