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

The driving distance from Lawrence Park, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
81.8 mi
01h 31m
Flight
77.62 mi
124.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.62 mi
Kilometers
124.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.8 mi
Kilometers
131.64 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence Park
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence Park
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Centerport
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lawrence Park
40.8 mi
00h 45m
To Bethlehem
40.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
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 Lawrence Park and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vesta Drive

    991 ft · 43 sec · Vesta Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Vesta Lane

    675 ft · 35 sec · Vesta Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Linglestown Road

    1562 ft · 26 sec · Linglestown Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Linglestown Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Linglestown Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Linglestown Road

    1389 ft · 24 sec · Linglestown Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Linglestown Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Linglestown Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Linglestown Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Linglestown Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto PA 39: Manada Hill, Hershey

    1105 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  14. 14

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  23. 23

    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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 52%
American Legion Memorial Highway
11.5 mi · 14%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 13%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 9%
Linglestown Road
4.6 mi · 6%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerport
00h 45m from Lawrence Park
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lawrence Park 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 Lawrence Park to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Centerport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Lawrence Park and 40.9 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lawrence Park and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Centerport

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

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

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Lancaster station

54 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

58 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

59 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

59 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence Park and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 77.62 mi (124.91 km).

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#1 Lawrence Park

Situated within Dauphin County in south-central Pennsylvania, this locality rests at an approximate elevation of 489 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3456400, -76.8008000
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Vesta Drive (-76.800631, 40.345265)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.80
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $12.90 $25.80
Mid-grade $4.93 $14.23 $28.47
Premium $5.31 $15.33 $30.66
Diesel $6.55 $18.93 $37.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence Park and Bethlehem. The current time is 14:43:23.

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.