How far is Bethlehem, PA from Taylor, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Taylor, PA is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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 01h 39m.
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 and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Taylor.
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Start on Linden Street
112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · East Union Boulevard
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Continue on Tilghman Street
6.4 mi · 10 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP
1969 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
2250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
64.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Forge, Taylor
1106 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Union Street
149 m · 11 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto South Keyser Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Keyser Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn left
55 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
100 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Taylor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
64.5 mi · 01h 14m
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 Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Taylor?
The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 39.3 miles from Bethlehem and 39.3 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
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Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 55.94 mi (90.03 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 Taylor
Situated in Northeastern Pennsylvania, this borough is a component of Lackawanna County, positioned immediately southwest of the city of Scranton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3948000, -75.7065800 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor (-75.70658, 41.3948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $12.37 | $24.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $14.69 | $29.39 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $18.14 | $36.29 |
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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