How far is Bethlehem, PA from Indian Mountain Lake, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Indian Mountain Lake, PA is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 01h 03m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Indian Mountain Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Indian Mountain Lake.
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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
17.3 mi · 21 min · PA-33
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Take the exit slight right toward Saylorsburg
143 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Valley Road
1707 ft · 42 sec · Cherry Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Route 115
3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Route 115
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
1 mi · 4 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
1852 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Grove Lane
123 m · 23 sec · Grove Lane
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Turn left onto Highridge Road
1707 ft · 1 min · Highridge Road
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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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 Indian Mountain Lake.
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
17.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Indian Mountain Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Indian Mountain Lake?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 19.4 miles from Bethlehem and 19.5 miles from Indian Mountain Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Indian Mountain Lake.
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 Indian Mountain Lake. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.52 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 Indian Mountain Lake
Located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits within the elevated terrain of the Pocono Mountains region at an altitude of approximately 1791 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0031400, -75.5082400 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Mountain Lake (-75.50824, 41.00314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.46 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
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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