How far is Park Forest Village, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Park Forest Village, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 175.8 miles (283 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Road
175.85 mi
02h 59m
Flight
133.94 mi
215.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.94 mi
Kilometers
215.55 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.85 mi
Kilometers
283 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Park Forest Village
Thu, Apr 16, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Forest Village
2026-04-16T01:54
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Forest Village
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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Park Forest Village
86.7 mi
01h 29m
To Bethlehem
89.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Park Forest Village and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest Village and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Douglas Drive

    1504 ft · 59 sec · Douglas Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Atherton Street

    2378 ft · 50 sec · North Atherton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valley Vista Drive

    150 m · 11 sec · Valley Vista Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1964 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  16. 16

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  25. 25

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  27. 27

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  30. 30

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Forest Village 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
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
63.4 mi · 36%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 12%
I 99 North
12.3 mi · 7%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 6%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 6%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

63.4 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 29m from Park Forest Village
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Park Forest Village and Partly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park Forest Village to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 175.8 miles (283 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Park Forest Village and 89.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.37 one way or $50.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Park Forest Village and Partly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Forest Village and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 133.94 mi (215.55 km).

Park Forest Village

#1 Park Forest Village

Census designated place

Population9,660
Coordinates40.8067300, -77.9169500
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Douglas Drive (-77.917069, 40.80685)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.49 L · about $25.37
Round trip
$50.75
12.42 gal · 46.98 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.37 $50.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.56 $57.12
Premium $4.95 $30.76 $61.53
Diesel $5.98 $37.14 $74.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Forest Village and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:54:44.

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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.