How far is Bethlehem, PA from Sun Valley, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Sun Valley, PA is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.82 mi
00h 57m
Flight
27.12 mi
43.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.12 mi
Kilometers
43.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.82 mi
Kilometers
60.86 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 3:40 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Sun Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Wind Gap
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bethlehem
18.9 mi
00h 28m
To Sun Valley
18.9 mi
00h 28m

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
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

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.

  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

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Route 115

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    8.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mathews Drive

    2239 ft · 57 sec · Mathews Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Candlewood Lane

    138 m · 22 sec · Candlewood Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Allegheny Drive

    4 m · 1 sec · Allegheny Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allegheny Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
17.3 mi · 46%
Old Route 115
11.3 mi · 30%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 12%
William Penn Highway
0.68 mi · 2%
Mathews Drive
0.42 mi · 1%
PA 33 North
0.36 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 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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wind Gap
00h 28m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly 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 37.8 miles (60.9 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 18.9 miles from Bethlehem and 18.9 miles from Sun Valley.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 $5.94 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wind Gap

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

66 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

70 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

81 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Sun Valley. Straight-line distance: 27.12 mi (43.65 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 Sun Valley

Situated within the mountainous terrain of Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this settlement is geographically part of the wider Pocono Mountains region.

Population0
Coordinates41.0112000, -75.4696300
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Sun Valley (-75.46963, 41.0112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.05 L · about $5.94
Round trip
$11.87
2.66 gal · 10.1 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $5.94 $11.87
Mid-grade $4.93 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $5.31 $7.06 $14.11
Diesel $6.55 $8.71 $17.42

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 Sun Valley. The current time is 14:43:06.

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.