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

The driving distance from Lawrence Park, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 389 miles (626 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
388.95 mi
06h 16m
Flight
263.18 mi
423.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.18 mi
Kilometers
423.54 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.95 mi
Kilometers
625.96 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence Park
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence Park
2026-04-15T17:58
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence Park
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Lawrence Park
185.5 mi
03h 08m
To Bethlehem
203.4 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Lawrence Parkway

    104 m · 16 sec · Lawrence Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lake Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    2747 ft · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    4.8 mi · 10 min · East 12th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204.4 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  17. 17

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  26. 26

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  31. 31

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  40. 40

    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

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 53%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 17%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 6%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 3%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

204 mi · 03h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+125.8 mi
263.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
03h 08m from Lawrence Park
Leave By
11:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence Park and Partly Cloudy 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 389 miles (626 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.5 miles from Lawrence Park and 203.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.06 one way or $112.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence Park and Partly Cloudy near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

30 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence Park and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 263.18 mi (423.54 km).

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#1 Lawrence Park

Human settlement in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,982
Coordinates42.1522800, -80.0231100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence Parkway (-80.022767, 42.152399)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 626 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.72 gal
51.95 L · about $56.06
Round trip
$112.12
27.44 gal · 103.9 L
Estimated CO2
121.9 kg one way
Round trip: 243.9 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $56.06 $112.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $63.10 $126.20
Premium $4.95 $67.97 $135.94
Diesel $5.98 $82.05 $164.09

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence Park and Bethlehem. The current time is 17:58:09.

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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.