How far is Nesquehoning, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Nesquehoning, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
35.92 mi
00h 59m
Flight
28.35 mi
45.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.35 mi
Kilometers
45.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.92 mi
Kilometers
57.8 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Mon, Apr 13, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Nesquehoning
Mon, Apr 13, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nesquehoning
2026-04-13T04:53
Arrive Bethlehem
Mon, Apr 13, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nesquehoning
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
Walnutport
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Nesquehoning
17.8 mi
00h 29m
To Bethlehem
18.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nesquehoning and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mermon Avenue

    18 m · 7 sec · North Mermon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Catawissa Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East Catawissa Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North First Street

    2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bankway Street

    1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    19.6 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Beth-Bath Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Beth-Bath Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Bath Pike

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Bath Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Beth Bath Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beth Bath Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Bath Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bath Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Center Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue

    1367 ft · 44 sec · East Elizabeth Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nesquehoning 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Catawissa Street
3.71 mi · 10%
Center Street
2.15 mi · 6%
Mauch Chunk Street
1.89 mi · 5%
Bath Pike
1.86 mi · 5%
Beth-Bath Pike
1.62 mi · 5%
Beth Bath Pike
1.16 mi · 3%
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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walnutport
00h 29m from Nesquehoning
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Nesquehoning and Mostly Cloudy near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nesquehoning to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Walnutport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Nesquehoning and 18.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Nesquehoning and Mostly Cloudy near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Walnutport

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

73 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

80 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nesquehoning and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 28.35 mi (45.62 km).

Nesquehoning

#1 Nesquehoning

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,240
Coordinates40.8645300, -75.8110300
Altitude250
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 Mermon Avenue (-75.811036, 40.864527)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.98 $7.59 $15.19

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Nesquehoning and Bethlehem. The current time is 04:53:15.

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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.