How far is Bethlehem, PA from Sun Valley, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Sun Valley, PA is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 00h 57m.
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 in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Sun Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Sun Valley.
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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
17.3 mi · 21 min · PA-33
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Take the exit slight right toward Saylorsburg
143 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Valley Road
1707 ft · 42 sec · Cherry Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Route 115
3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Route 115
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Merwinsburg Road
2 mi · 5 min · Merwinsburg Road
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Continue on Toll Road
1 mi · 2 min · Toll Road
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Turn right onto Bluegrass Lane
2155 ft · 2 min · Bluegrass Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bluegrass Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Sun Valley.
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
17.3 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sunny near Sun Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Sun Valley?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Wind Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Bethlehem and 17.8 miles from Sun Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Sun Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Wind Gap
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 Wind Gap.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Sun Valley. Straight-line distance: 25.11 mi (40.41 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 Sun Valley
Situated within the rugged terrain of Monroe County in eastern Pennsylvania, this community rests at an average elevation of approximately 1184 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9820300, -75.4660200 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Valley (-75.46602, 40.98203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
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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