How far is Browntown, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Browntown, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.69 mi
01h 18m
Flight
52.01 mi
83.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.01 mi
Kilometers
83.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.69 mi
Kilometers
118.6 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Tue, Nov 10, 3:25 PM EST
Return by in Browntown
Tue, Nov 10, 4:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Browntown
2026-11-10T14:06
Arrive Bethlehem
Tue, Nov 10, 3:25 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Browntown
9:30 PM EST
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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Browntown
36.2 mi
00h 39m
To Bethlehem
37.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winter Street

    31 m · 9 sec · Winter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ford Street

    1280 ft · 48 sec · Ford Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476

    1421 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    2233 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 77%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
8.63 mi · 12%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 2%
Oak Street
1.15 mi · 2%
West Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 1%
I 78
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

57 mi · 01h 04m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
00h 39m from Browntown
Leave By
3:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Browntown 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 Browntown to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Browntown and 37.5 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Browntown and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 52.01 mi (83.71 km).

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#1 Browntown

Situated in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community lies within Luzerne County as part of the broader Pittston Township area.

Population0
Coordinates41.3098000, -75.7874200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Winter Street (-75.787397, 41.309835)
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
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.35 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.78 $12.42 $24.83
Premium $5.22 $13.58 $27.15
Diesel $6.56 $17.04 $34.09

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Browntown and Bethlehem. The current time is 14:06:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.