How far is Bethlehem, PA from Honesdale, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Honesdale, PA is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.99 mi
02h 06m
Flight
65.95 mi
106.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.95 mi
Kilometers
106.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.99 mi
Kilometers
125.52 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honesdale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Honesdale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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 Bethlehem
39 mi
01h 03m
To Honesdale
39 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Route 611

  15. 15

    Continue on Pocono Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pocono Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sterling Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Sterling Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Millbrook Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Millbrook Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Turnpike Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Turnpike Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sterling Road

    4.5 mi · 10 min · Sterling Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Easton Turnpike

    4 mi · 7 min · Easton Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Lake Ariel Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lake Ariel Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Ariel Highway

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Lake Ariel Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Sunrise Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunrise Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Erie Street

    1100 ft · 22 sec · Erie Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto 4th Street

    1197 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street

    1 km · 2 min · Church Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Park Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
22 mi · 28%
Sterling Road
12.4 mi · 16%
Lake Ariel Highway
11.9 mi · 15%
Route 611
4.65 mi · 6%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 6%
Keystone Shortway
4.35 mi · 6%
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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
01h 03m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Honesdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 39 miles from Bethlehem and 39 miles from Honesdale.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Bethlehem and Honesdale. Straight-line distance: 65.95 mi (106.14 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Honesdale

#2 Honesdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,298
Coordinates41.5767600, -75.2587900
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Honesdale (-75.25879, 41.57676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.47
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.24 $22.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.65 $25.29
Premium $4.95 $13.62 $27.25
Diesel $5.98 $16.45 $32.89

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 Bethlehem and Honesdale. The current time is 04:53:43.

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.