How far is Bethlehem, PA from White Haven, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to White Haven, PA is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
53.92 mi
01h 10m
Flight
36.7 mi
59.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.7 mi
Kilometers
59.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.92 mi
Kilometers
86.78 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive White Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
27 mi
00h 35m
To White Haven
27 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and White Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Tilghman Street

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Tilghman Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

    1969 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2250 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.1 mi · 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 940 West

    92 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Towanda Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Towanda Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Towanda Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.1 mi · 69%
Tilghman Street
6.41 mi · 12%
East Union Boulevard
4.91 mi · 9%
PA 940 West
3.96 mi · 7%
PA 940
0.71 mi · 1%
I 476 North
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.1 mi · 00h 41m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
00h 35m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to White Haven?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Bethlehem and 27 miles from White Haven.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and White Haven. Straight-line distance: 36.7 mi (59.07 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
White Haven

#2 White Haven

Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,095
Coordinates41.0606400, -75.7740800
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: White Haven (-75.77408, 41.06064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.76 $15.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.95 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.98 $11.36 $22.72

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 White Haven. The current time is 23:38:00.

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.