How far is Bethlehem, PA from Hollenback, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Hollenback, PA is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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.
Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Hollenback.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Hollenback.
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Start on Linden Street
112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · East Union Boulevard
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Continue on Tilghman Street
6.4 mi · 10 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP
1969 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
2250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.7 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
155 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tunkhannock Highway
14.5 mi · 24 min · Tunkhannock Highway
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Turn left onto State Route 3003
3.4 mi · 8 min · State Route 3003
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Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Sugar Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Hollenback.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Hollenback.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Hollenback?
The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Penn Lake Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Bethlehem and 55.6 miles from Hollenback.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Hollenback.
Stop Ideas Near Penn Lake Park
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 Penn Lake Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Hollenback. Straight-line distance: 81.53 mi (131.21 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 Hollenback
Township in western Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,233 |
| Coordinates | 41.6039600, -76.2468800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hollenback (-76.24688, 41.60396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $4.09 | $16.02 | $32.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.03 | $36.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.42 | $38.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
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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