How far is Hawley, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Hawley, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
75 mi
01h 36m
Flight
59.54 mi
95.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.54 mi
Kilometers
95.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75 mi
Kilometers
120.7 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Hawley
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawley
2026-04-19T01:01
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawley
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 Hawley
36.7 mi
00h 48m
To Bethlehem
38.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Avenue

    136 m · 24 sec · Penn Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellemonte Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bellemonte Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Welwood Avenue

    3027 ft · 1 min · Welwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Wallenpaupack Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Wallenpaupack Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack

    1439 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Sterling Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Carlton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    2016 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 423

    3051 ft · 1 min · State Route 423

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sterling Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Sterling Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pocono Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pocono Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 611

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Route 611

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 34%
Lake Wallenpaupack Road
12.8 mi · 17%
Sterling Road
7.05 mi · 9%
Route 611
4.96 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
4.43 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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 48m from Hawley
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hawley and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hawley to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 36.7 miles from Hawley and 38.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hawley and Rain Showers Likely 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 Hawley and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 59.54 mi (95.82 km).

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#1 Hawley

Borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,138
Coordinates41.4759200, -75.1821200
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Avenue (-75.181697, 41.476064)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.19 $24.37
Premium $4.95 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $5.98 $15.85 $31.69

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 Hawley and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:01:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.