How far is Bethlehem, PA from Hunlock, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Hunlock, PA is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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 and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Hunlock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Hunlock.
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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 · 1 min
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oakridge Road
628 ft · 22 sec · Oakridge Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Run Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Laurel Run Road
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Continue on East Northampton Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Northampton Street
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Turn straight onto Lehigh Street
962 ft · 41 sec · Lehigh Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Walnut Street
91 m · 15 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Metcalf Street
41 m · 10 sec · Metcalf Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
134 m · 17 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
2524 ft · 2 min · Johnson Street
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Turn left onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
2434 ft · 1 min · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 29 north: Nanticoke
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on South Cross Valley Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · South Cross Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left
1.6 km · 3 min
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2718 ft · 1 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Allen Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Allen Street
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Turn right onto Main Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Sorbertown Hill Road
37 m · 5 sec · Sorbertown Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sorbertown Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Hunlock.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near Hunlock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Hunlock?
The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 40 miles from Bethlehem and 40.1 miles from Hunlock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near Hunlock.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Hunlock. Straight-line distance: 54.82 mi (88.23 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 Hunlock
Township in northwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,388 |
| Coordinates | 41.2095300, -76.0818700 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hunlock (-76.08187, 41.20953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.02 | $26.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
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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