How far is Lansford, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Lansford, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
39.84 mi
01h 03m
Flight
30.35 mi
48.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.35 mi
Kilometers
48.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.84 mi
Kilometers
64.12 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Return by in Lansford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansford
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansford
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
Palmerton
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Lansford
19.7 mi
00h 31m
To Bethlehem
20.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lansford Weather
PA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Nesquehoning as the closest live forecast in the Carbon County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
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 Lansford and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Garden Street

    2401 ft · 58 sec · Spring Garden Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West North Street

    1934 ft · 39 sec · West North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pine Street

    1975 ft · 54 sec · North Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Amidon Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · East Amidon Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Laurel Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Laurel Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West

  8. 8

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1653 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    19.6 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Beth-Bath Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Beth-Bath Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Bath Pike

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Bath Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Beth Bath Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beth Bath Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Bath Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bath Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Center Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue

    1367 ft · 44 sec · East Elizabeth Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansford 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
5.76 mi · 14%
Laurel Drive
2.45 mi · 6%
Mill Road
2.39 mi · 6%
Center Street
2.15 mi · 5%
Bath Pike
1.86 mi · 5%
Beth-Bath Pike
1.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

19.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmerton
00h 31m from Lansford
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lansford 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 Lansford to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Palmerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Lansford and 20.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lansford and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Palmerton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

54 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

85 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansford and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 30.35 mi (48.84 km).

Lansford

#1 Lansford

City in North Dakota

Population3,760
Coordinates40.8317600, -75.8824200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Garden Street (-75.882389, 40.831735)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.48 $12.97
Premium $4.95 $6.99 $13.97
Diesel $5.98 $8.43 $16.86

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 Lansford and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:05:04.

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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.