How far is Bethlehem, PA from Rush, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Rush, PA is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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 43m.
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.
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Rush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Rush.
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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
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
35.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 492: New Milford, Lakeside
1633 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 492
1797 ft · 30 sec · State Route 492
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Continue on Jackson Street
1637 ft · 33 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto State Route 29
44 m · 3 sec · State Route 29
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Turn slight right onto Grow Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Grow Avenue
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Continue on Church Street
2741 ft · 50 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Wyalusing Street
1878 ft · 32 sec · Wyalusing Street
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Continue on State Route 706
9.8 mi · 15 min · State Route 706
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 706
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Rush.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 380 North
Merge slight right
35.6 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Rush?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Bethlehem and 62.5 miles from Rush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bethlehem and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rush.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst.
Scranton, PA
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White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Rush. Straight-line distance: 87.35 mi (140.58 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 Rush
Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 41.7834100, -76.0463100 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rush (-76.04631, 41.78341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $18.02 | $36.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.85 | $43.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
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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