How far is Clarks Green, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Clarks Green, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
76.49 mi
01h 20m
Flight
62.3 mi
100.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.3 mi
Kilometers
100.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.49 mi
Kilometers
123.1 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Clarks Green
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarks Green
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarks Green
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 Clarks Green
37.9 mi
00h 40m
To Bethlehem
38.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
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 Clarks Green and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarks Green and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    2848 ft · 1 min · South State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Northern Boulevard

    3041 ft · 1 min · Northern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 East, PATP South, I 476 South: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre

    2218 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre

    692 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarks Green 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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 33%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 31%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 11%
I 81 South
5.56 mi · 7%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 6%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 6%
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 40m from Clarks Green
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarks Green 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 Clarks Green to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 37.9 miles from Clarks Green and 38.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarks Green 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.

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 Clarks Green and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 62.3 mi (100.27 km).

Clarks Green

#1 Clarks Green

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,383
Coordinates41.4928600, -75.6996400
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: South State Street (-75.699619, 41.492937)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.22 L · about $11.03
Round trip
$22.06
5.4 gal · 20.44 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.03 $22.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.42 $24.83
Premium $4.95 $13.38 $26.75
Diesel $5.98 $16.15 $32.29

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 Clarks Green and Bethlehem. The current time is 21:19:05.

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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.