How far is Blakely, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Blakely, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.91 mi
01h 23m
Flight
60.22 mi
96.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.22 mi
Kilometers
96.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.91 mi
Kilometers
118.94 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, May 2, 10:04 PM EDT
Return by in Blakely
Sat, May 2, 11:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blakely
2026-05-02T20:40
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, May 2, 10:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blakely
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 Blakely
36.6 mi
00h 41m
To Bethlehem
37.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gino Merli Drive

    21 m · 3 sec · Gino Merli Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lackawanna Avenue

    1632 ft · 32 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Valley Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Valley Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on O'Neill Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · O'Neill Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre, Carbondale

    3250 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3183 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 34%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 32%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 11%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 6%
I 84 East
3.69 mi · 5%
South Valley Avenue
2.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

PA 33 South

Merge slight left

24.8 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 41m from Blakely
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Blakely 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 Blakely to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 36.6 miles from Blakely and 37.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Blakely and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

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 Blakely and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 60.22 mi (96.91 km).

Blakely

#1 Blakely

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,174
Coordinates41.4809100, -75.5946300
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Gino Merli Drive (-75.594661, 41.480941)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.33
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.66 $21.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.95 $12.93 $25.86
Diesel $5.98 $15.61 $31.22

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Blakely and Bethlehem. The current time is 20:40:50.

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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.