How far is Nicholson, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Nicholson, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.2 mi
01h 38m
Flight
72.33 mi
116.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.33 mi
Kilometers
116.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.2 mi
Kilometers
146.77 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Nov 7, 4:03 AM EST
Return by in Nicholson
Sat, Nov 7, 5:41 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholson
2026-11-07T02:24
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Nov 7, 4:03 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nicholson
9:30 PM EST
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
Tobyhanna
PA

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

From Nicholson
45.2 mi
00h 49m
To Bethlehem
46 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    106 m · 17 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1663 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 92 North

    1708 ft · 36 sec · State Route 92 North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 1031

    990 ft · 44 sec · State Route 1031

  6. 6

    Continue on Farnham Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Farnham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Farnham Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Farnham Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Pennsylvania Route 107

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Route 107

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Route 107

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Route 107

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    866 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 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 Nicholson and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 28%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 26%
Pennsylvania Route 107
17.4 mi · 19%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 9%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 5%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

PA 33 South

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tobyhanna
00h 49m from Nicholson
Leave By
3:12 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Nicholson and Chance Light Rain near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Tobyhanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Nicholson and 46 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.17 one way or $28.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Nicholson and Chance Light Rain near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Tobyhanna

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

33 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

40 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

111 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholson and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 72.33 mi (116.4 km).

Nicholson

#1 Nicholson

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population705
Coordinates41.6261900, -75.7804700
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-75.780467, 41.626164)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.18 L · about $14.17
Round trip
$28.35
6.44 gal · 24.36 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $14.17 $28.35
Mid-grade $4.82 $15.53 $31.06
Premium $5.27 $16.98 $33.96
Diesel $6.58 $21.19 $42.39

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholson and Bethlehem. The current time is 02:24:32.

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.