How far is Great Bend, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Great Bend, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 54m.
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
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Township in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Bend and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Bend and Bethlehem.
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Start on Williams Street
66 m · 12 sec · Williams Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
131 m · 21 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
89 m · 20 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1492 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Route 171
64 m · 4 sec · State Route 171
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Take the ramp right
616 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
42.3 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
8.5 mi · 12 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 Great Bend and Bethlehem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 171
Merge slight left
42.3 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Great Bend 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 Great Bend to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Lehigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Great Bend and 56.5 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Great Bend and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Lehigh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Bend and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 94.98 mi (152.85 km).
#1 Great Bend
Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 663 |
| Coordinates | 41.9717400, -75.7432400 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.21 | $36.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
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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