How far is Bethlehem, PA from Orange, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Orange, PA is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.17 mi
01h 47m
Flight
59.34 mi
95.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.34 mi
Kilometers
95.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.17 mi
Kilometers
125.8 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
39.1 mi
00h 53m
To Orange
39.1 mi
00h 53m

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
64°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 Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Tilghman Street

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Tilghman Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

    1969 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2250 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    47.7 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Plains, Wilkes-Barre

    1935 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South River Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South River Street

  14. 14

    Continue on River Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 8th Street Bridge

    1447 ft · 29 sec · 8th Street Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on East 8th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Shoemaker Avenue

    27 m · 6 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    5.9 mi · 11 min · West 8th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.7 mi · 61%
Bear Creek Boulevard
6.65 mi · 9%
Tilghman Street
6.41 mi · 8%
West 8th Street
5.86 mi · 7%
East Union Boulevard
4.91 mi · 6%
South River Street
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
00h 53m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 39.1 miles from Bethlehem and 39.1 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe.

BUS

White Haven, PA

22 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Orange. Straight-line distance: 59.34 mi (95.5 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 Orange

Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population1,231
Coordinates41.3886900, -75.8935300
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Orange (-75.89353, 41.38869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.44 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.52 gal · 20.88 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.69 $25.39
Premium $4.95 $13.67 $27.35
Diesel $5.98 $16.50 $33.01

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 Orange. The current time is 05:52:02.

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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.