How far is Bethlehem, PA from Saylorsburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Saylorsburg, PA is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.35 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.8 mi
30.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.8 mi
Kilometers
30.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.35 mi
Kilometers
39.18 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saylorsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 5:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-10-15T16:44
Arrive Saylorsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stockertown
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bethlehem
12.2 mi
00h 17m
To Saylorsburg
12.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.3 mi · 21 min · PA-33

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Saylorsburg

    143 m · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cherry Valley Road

    1707 ft · 42 sec · Cherry Valley Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Route 115

    2719 ft · 54 sec · Old Route 115

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
17.4 mi · 72%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 18%
William Penn Highway
0.68 mi · 3%
Old Route 115
0.52 mi · 2%
PA 33 North
0.36 mi · 1%
Cherry Valley Road
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

PA-33

Merge slight left onto PA-33

17.3 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockertown
00h 17m from Bethlehem
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Saylorsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stockertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Bethlehem and 12.2 miles from Saylorsburg.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stockertown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

51 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

73 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

73 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

74 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Saylorsburg. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.25 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 Saylorsburg

Situated within Monroe County, Pennsylvania, at an approximate elevation of 669 feet, this unincorporated community acts primarily as a residential nexus in the eastern part of the state.

Population0
Coordinates40.8956500, -75.3235200
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Saylorsburg (-75.32352, 40.89565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.93 $4.24 $8.47
Premium $5.31 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $6.55 $5.63 $11.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Saylorsburg. The current time is 16:44:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.