How far is East Stroudsburg, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from East Stroudsburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.11 mi
00h 43m
Flight
27.64 mi
44.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.64 mi
Kilometers
44.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.11 mi
Kilometers
58.11 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in East Stroudsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Stroudsburg
2026-04-18T21:41
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Stroudsburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wind Gap
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From East Stroudsburg
17.5 mi
00h 21m
To Bethlehem
18.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Stroudsburg and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on North Kistler Street

    15 m · 3 sec · North Kistler Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Analomink Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Analomink Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Courtland Street

    852 ft · 33 sec · South Courtland Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on McConnell Street

    2339 ft · 1 min · McConnell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    633 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 West, US 209 South: Hazelton

    948 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

    26.4 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Stroudsburg 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 209 south to PA 33 south
26.4 mi · 73%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 12%
Keystone Shortway
1.53 mi · 4%
William Penn Highway
0.91 mi · 3%
McConnell Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 209 south to PA 33 south

Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

26.4 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wind Gap
00h 21m from East Stroudsburg
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wind Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from East Stroudsburg and 18.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wind Gap

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

66 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

70 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

81 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Stroudsburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 27.64 mi (44.49 km).

East Stroudsburg

#1 East Stroudsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,085
Coordinates40.9995400, -75.1812900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kistler Street (-75.181384, 40.999535)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.98 $7.59 $15.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Stroudsburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 21:41:34.

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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.