How far is Lawrence Park, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Lawrence Park, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
63.17 mi
01h 09m
Flight
45.47 mi
73.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.47 mi
Kilometers
73.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.17 mi
Kilometers
101.66 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence Park
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence Park
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Lawrence Park
26.8 mi
00h 34m
To Bethlehem
36.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
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 Lawrence Park and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on North Central Boulevard

    65 m · 11 sec · North Central Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cornwall Drive

    947 ft · 44 sec · Cornwall Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hastings Boulevard

    533 ft · 27 sec · Hastings Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sussex Boulevard

    108 m · 16 sec · Sussex Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Chester Pike

    52 m · 9 sec · West Chester Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 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 Lawrence Park 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
26 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 38%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 17%
West Pumping Station Road
6.13 mi · 10%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 4%
Portzer Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 34m from Lawrence Park
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lawrence Park 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 Lawrence Park to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Lawrence Park and 36.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lawrence Park and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence Park and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 45.47 mi (73.18 km).

Lawrence Park

#1 Lawrence Park

Township of Pennsylvania

Population3,724
Coordinates39.9681700, -75.3413000
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: North Central Boulevard (-75.341319, 39.96808)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.26 $20.51
Premium $4.95 $11.05 $22.09
Diesel $5.98 $13.34 $26.67

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 Lawrence Park and Bethlehem. The current time is 03:20:44.

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.