How far is Bethlehem, PA from Olyphant, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Olyphant, PA is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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 01h 33m.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Olyphant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Olyphant.
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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 left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton
2157 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 347: Dunmore, Throop
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 347: Dunmore, Throop
785 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 347 North: Throop
120 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto O'Neill Highway
2587 ft · 1 min · O'Neill Highway
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Continue on Cypress Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Cypress Street
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Turn straight onto South Valley Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Valley Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lackawanna Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Olyphant.
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.
I 380 North
Continue straight
27.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Olyphant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Olyphant?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 miles from Bethlehem and 36 miles from Olyphant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Olyphant.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono
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 Mount Pocono.
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Olyphant. Straight-line distance: 59.46 mi (95.69 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 Olyphant
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,007 |
| Coordinates | 41.4684100, -75.6029700 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olyphant (-75.60297, 41.46841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
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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