How far is Bethlehem, PA from Cresco, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Cresco, PA is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Cresco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Cresco.
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Start on Linden Street
112 m · 16 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto East Union Boulevard
137 m · 21 sec · East Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto Maple Street
950 ft · 40 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto East Fairview Street
138 m · 22 sec · East Fairview Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1078 ft · 20 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Easton Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue
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Continue on William Penn Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the ramp left toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
1900 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto PA-33
22 mi · 28 min · PA-33
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton
2157 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Scotrun
1720 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Route 611
3.5 mi · 5 min · Route 611
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Turn right onto Woodland Road
2 mi · 4 min · Woodland Road
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Turn straight onto Carlton Road
1500 ft · 31 sec · Carlton Road
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Turn right onto Paradise Valley Road
1836 ft · 42 sec · Paradise Valley Road
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Hardytown Road Extension
111 m · 17 sec · Hardytown Road Extension
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Turn right onto Sand Spring Road
593 ft · 16 sec · Sand Spring Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sand Spring Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Cresco.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bethlehem and Chance Light Rain near Cresco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Cresco?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Wind Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Bethlehem and 22.6 miles from Cresco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bethlehem and Chance Light Rain near Cresco.
Stop Ideas Near Wind Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wind Gap.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Cresco. Straight-line distance: 36.79 mi (59.2 km).
#1 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cresco
Situated within Monroe County at an elevation of 1184 feet, this unincorporated community is part of Barrett Township in northeastern Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1539800, -75.2804600 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cresco (-75.28046, 41.15398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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