How far is Birchwood Lakes, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Birchwood Lakes, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.71 mi
01h 24m
Flight
49.42 mi
79.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.42 mi
Kilometers
79.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.71 mi
Kilometers
102.53 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 Bethlehem
Sun, Nov 8, 11:12 AM EST
Return by in Birchwood Lakes
Sun, Nov 8, 12:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birchwood Lakes
2026-11-08T09:48
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Nov 8, 11:12 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birchwood Lakes
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stroudsburg
PA

Borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Birchwood Lakes
31.4 mi
00h 42m
To Bethlehem
32.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birchwood Lakes and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Doolan Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Doolan Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Silver Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Silver Lake Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto PA-739

    1.2 mi · 2 min · PA-739

  4. 4

    Turn right

    19.8 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

    26.4 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 209 south to PA 33 south
26.4 mi · 41%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
3.6 mi · 6%
Seven Bridge Road
3.41 mi · 5%
Silver Lake Road
2.22 mi · 3%
PA-739
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 209 south to PA 33 south

Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

26.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stroudsburg
00h 42m from Birchwood Lakes
Leave By
3:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Birchwood Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Birchwood Lakes to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 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?

Stroudsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Birchwood Lakes and 32.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.87 one way or $19.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birchwood Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Stroudsburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

62 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

64 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

83 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birchwood Lakes and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 49.42 mi (79.54 km).

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#1 Birchwood Lakes

Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the forested landscape of Pike County.

Population0
Coordinates41.2545400, -74.9185000
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Doolan Road (-74.918508, 41.254544)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $9.87
Round trip
$19.74
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $9.87 $19.74
Mid-grade $4.81 $10.83 $21.66
Premium $5.26 $11.83 $23.67
Diesel $6.57 $14.79 $29.58

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Birchwood Lakes and Bethlehem. The current time is 09:48:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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