How far is Bloomsburg, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.67 mi
01h 40m
Flight
62.43 mi
100.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.43 mi
Kilometers
100.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.67 mi
Kilometers
152.36 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, May 2, 5:30 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomsburg
Sat, May 2, 7:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomsburg
2026-05-02T15:50
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, May 2, 5:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Weatherly
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania, United States

From Bloomsburg
39.3 mi
00h 50m
To Bethlehem
55.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
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 Bloomsburg and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Iron Street

    140 m · 22 sec · Iron Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    134 m · 21 sec · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Center Street

    156 m · 27 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    881 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lightstreet Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lightstreet Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

    3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  12. 12

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North First Street

    2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Bankway Street

    1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    19.6 mi · 29 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Beth-Bath Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Beth-Bath Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on Bath Pike

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Bath Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on Beth Bath Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beth Bath Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on Bath Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bath Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on Center Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue

    1367 ft · 44 sec · East Elizabeth Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  38. 38

    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
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
19.6 mi · 21%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 6%
West Broad Street
3.81 mi · 4%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 4%
Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 3%
East Catawissa Street
2.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

19.6 mi · 00h 22m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weatherly
00h 50m from Bloomsburg
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Bloomsburg 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 Bloomsburg to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Weatherly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Bloomsburg and 55.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Bloomsburg and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Weatherly

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

34 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

54 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Exton

104 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 62.43 mi (100.47 km).

Bloomsburg

#1 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population14,585
Coordinates41.0037000, -76.4549500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Iron Street (-76.455021, 41.003669)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.29
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.65 $27.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.36 $30.72
Premium $4.95 $16.55 $33.09
Diesel $5.98 $19.97 $39.95

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomsburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 15:50:26.

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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.