How far is Hudson, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Hudson, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.69 mi
01h 16m
Flight
50.99 mi
82.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.99 mi
Kilometers
82.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.69 mi
Kilometers
110.54 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Oct 15, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-10-15T19:50
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Weissport
PA

Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Hudson
34.3 mi
00h 38m
To Bethlehem
34.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stark Street

    36 m · 6 sec · Stark Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Oak Street

    698 ft · 31 sec · South Oak Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mayock Street

    1552 ft · 1 min · Mayock Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Jumper Road

    1129 ft · 28 sec · Jumper Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Mountain Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Mountain Boulevard

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    2233 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 70%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
8.63 mi · 13%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 3%
East Mountain Boulevard
1.26 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.23 mi · 2%
West Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

47.8 mi · 00h 52m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weissport
00h 38m from Hudson
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hudson 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 Hudson to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Weissport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Hudson and 34.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.80 one way or $21.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weissport

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

49 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

65 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

89 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 50.99 mi (82.06 km).

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#1 Hudson

Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania within Luzerne County, this census-designated place forms part of Plains Township.

Population0
Coordinates41.2748000, -75.8360300
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Stark Street (-75.835931, 41.274954)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $10.80
Round trip
$21.61
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.80 $21.61
Mid-grade $4.93 $11.92 $23.84
Premium $5.31 $12.84 $25.68
Diesel $6.55 $15.85 $31.70

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Bethlehem. The current time is 19:50:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.