How far is Bethlehem, PA from Matamoras, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Matamoras, PA is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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 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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Matamoras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Matamoras.
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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
22 mi · 28 min · PA-33
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
3.6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass
30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass
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Continue on Milford Road
7.1 mi · 14 min · Milford Road
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Continue on Federal Road
19.5 mi · 35 min · Federal Road
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Keep slight left
886 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on East Harford Street
1950 ft · 1 min · East Harford Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1995 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
15 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Matamoras.
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
22 mi · 00h 28m
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 Mostly Sunny near Matamoras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Matamoras?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Delaware Water Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Bethlehem and 37 miles from Matamoras.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Matamoras.
Stop Ideas Near Delaware Water Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Matamoras. Straight-line distance: 62.09 mi (99.93 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 Matamoras
Situated in the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania, this Pike County borough lies along the western bank of the Delaware River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3687000, -74.7001600 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matamoras (-74.70016, 41.3687)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $12.85 | $25.71 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
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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