How far is Bethlehem, PA from Jessup, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Jessup, PA is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.57 mi
01h 34m
Flight
59.08 mi
95.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.08 mi
Kilometers
95.08 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.57 mi
Kilometers
118.4 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jessup
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T02:43
Arrive Jessup
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
36.8 mi
00h 47m
To Jessup
36.8 mi
00h 47m

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
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: Carbondale

    3054 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 247: Jessup

    2510 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Moosic Lake Road

    3256 ft · 2 min · Moosic Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grassy Island Avenue

    963 ft · 25 sec · Grassy Island Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Church Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
27.5 mi · 37%
PA-33
22 mi · 30%
Keystone Shortway
8.62 mi · 12%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 6%
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
4.04 mi · 5%
PA 33 North
3.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Continue straight

26.8 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
59.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 47m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Jessup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 36.8 miles from Bethlehem and 36.8 miles from Jessup.

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

The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Jessup. Straight-line distance: 59.08 mi (95.08 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jessup

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,372
Coordinates41.4686900, -75.5621300
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Jessup (-75.56213, 41.46869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.83 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.2 gal · 19.66 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.96 $23.91
Premium $4.95 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $5.98 $15.55 $31.10

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 Jessup. The current time is 02:43:41.

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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.