How far is Bloomsburg, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
46.87 mi
00h 59m
Flight
36.38 mi
58.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.38 mi
Kilometers
58.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.87 mi
Kilometers
75.43 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomsburg
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomsburg
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
Maxatawny
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Bloomsburg
20.1 mi
00h 29m
To Bethlehem
26.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Road

    7 m · 4 sec · Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Zeigler Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Zeigler Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Grange Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    724 ft · 20 sec · Lee Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Wall Street

    2153 ft · 1 min · Wall Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Avenue

    2115 ft · 32 sec · South Centre Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Pottsville Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Shore Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lake Shore Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Allentown Pike

    2533 ft · 1 min · Allentown Pike

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.4 mi · 24%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 12%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 7%
Allentown Pike
2.96 mi · 6%
Lake Shore Drive
2.75 mi · 6%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kutztown Road

Keep slight left

8.74 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxatawny
00h 29m from Bloomsburg
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bloomsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Maxatawny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Bloomsburg and 26.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bloomsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Maxatawny

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

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

RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

58 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

59 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Downingtown

60 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 36.38 mi (58.55 km).

Bloomsburg

#1 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population13,749
Coordinates40.4295400, -76.0132700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Road (-76.01331, 40.429528)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.48
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.74 $13.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.59 $15.18
Premium $4.95 $8.17 $16.35
Diesel $5.98 $9.87 $19.73

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 Bloomsburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:13:23.

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.