How far is Bethlehem, PA from Waverly, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Waverly, PA is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
78.72 mi
01h 44m
Flight
64.62 mi
104 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.62 mi
Kilometers
104 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.72 mi
Kilometers
126.68 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Waverly
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
39.3 mi
00h 52m
To Waverly
39.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22 mi · 28 min · PA-33

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton

    2157 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit

    1396 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, US 11: Clarks Summit

    1689 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit

    836 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    71 m · 6 sec · Northern Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    90 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Abington Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Abington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
34.3 mi · 44%
PA-33
22 mi · 28%
Keystone Shortway
8.62 mi · 11%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 6%
PA 33 North
3.47 mi · 4%
South Abington Road
3.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Continue straight

27.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 52m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Mount Pocono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Bethlehem and 39.3 miles from Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Waverly.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

46 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

104 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 64.62 mi (104 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 Waverly

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,675
Coordinates41.5264700, -75.7054700
Altitude390
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Waverly (-75.70547, 41.52647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
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.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.79 $25.57
Premium $4.95 $13.77 $27.54
Diesel $5.98 $16.62 $33.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Waverly. The current time is 22:25:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.