How far is Bethlehem, PA from Thornhurst, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Thornhurst, PA is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
55.3 mi
01h 24m
Flight
39.72 mi
63.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.72 mi
Kilometers
63.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.3 mi
Kilometers
88.99 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thornhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T13:39
Arrive Thornhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Brodheadsville
PA

Census designated place

From Bethlehem
27.7 mi
00h 42m
To Thornhurst
27.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Buck River Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Buck River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 4 min · River Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Route 115
18.6 mi · 34%
PA-33
17.3 mi · 31%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 8%
Buck River Road
2.95 mi · 5%
River Road
2.02 mi · 4%
William Penn Highway
0.68 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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodheadsville
00h 42m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near Thornhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Brodheadsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Bethlehem and 27.7 miles from Thornhurst.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near Thornhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Brodheadsville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

54 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

59 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

93 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Thornhurst. Straight-line distance: 39.72 mi (63.92 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 Thornhurst

Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,026
Coordinates41.1784200, -75.5804700
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Thornhurst (-75.58047, 41.17842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.95 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $5.98 $11.66 $23.32

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Thornhurst. The current time is 13:39:35.

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