How far is Lackawaxen, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Lackawaxen, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
80.21 mi
01h 41m
Flight
62.45 mi
100.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.45 mi
Kilometers
100.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.21 mi
Kilometers
129.08 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Lackawaxen
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lackawaxen
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lackawaxen
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 Lackawaxen
41.4 mi
00h 50m
To Bethlehem
38.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
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 Lackawaxen and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scenic Drive

    1200 ft · 51 sec · Scenic Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    4.6 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto PA-739

    1.1 km · 1 min · PA-739

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1944 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

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

    1439 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Sterling Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Carlton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street

    2016 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 423

    3051 ft · 1 min · State Route 423

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sterling Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Sterling Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pocono Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pocono Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 611

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Route 611

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lackawaxen 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 32%
PA-739
14.4 mi · 18%
Sterling Road
7.05 mi · 9%
Scenic Drive
5.76 mi · 7%
Route 611
4.96 mi · 6%
Keystone Shortway
4.43 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 50m from Lackawaxen
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lackawaxen 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 Lackawaxen to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 41.4 miles from Lackawaxen and 38.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Lackawaxen 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 Lackawaxen and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 62.45 mi (100.5 km).

Lackawaxen

#1 Lackawaxen

Township in Pennsylvania

Population5,178
Coordinates41.4820300, -74.9860000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware Drive (-74.986025, 41.482052)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.13
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.56 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.02 $26.03
Premium $4.95 $14.02 $28.04
Diesel $5.98 $16.92 $33.85

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 Lackawaxen and Bethlehem. The current time is 23:33:43.

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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.