How far is Cherry Ridge, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Cherry Ridge, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherry Ridge and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Ridge and Bethlehem.
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Start on Wanaka Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wanaka Road
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Turn right onto Lake Ariel Highway
9.8 mi · 17 min · Lake Ariel Highway
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Continue on Easton Turnpike
4 mi · 7 min · Easton Turnpike
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Continue on Sterling Road
4.5 mi · 10 min · Sterling Road
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Continue on South Turnpike Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Turnpike Road
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Continue on South Millbrook Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Millbrook Road
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Continue on Angels Road
2417 ft · 46 sec · Angels Road
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Continue on State Road 196
2086 ft · 40 sec · State Road 196
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Continue on Sterling Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Sterling Road
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Turn left onto Pocono Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pocono Boulevard
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Continue on Route 611
4.6 mi · 7 min · Route 611
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Take the ramp slight right
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
2485 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Easton Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry Ridge and Bethlehem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Cherry Ridge 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 Cherry Ridge to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 36.9 miles from Cherry Ridge and 41.9 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Cherry Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Pocono.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Ridge and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 62.77 mi (101.02 km).
#1 Cherry Ridge
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,848 |
| Coordinates | 41.5317500, -75.2785100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.79 | $25.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.62 | $33.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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