How far is Parkside, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Parkside, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.33 mi
00h 51m
Flight
33.43 mi
53.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.43 mi
Kilometers
53.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.33 mi
Kilometers
68.12 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 7:34 PM EDT
Return by in Parkside
Thu, Oct 15, 8:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkside
2026-10-15T18:43
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 7:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkside
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
Wind Gap
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Parkside
20.5 mi
00h 25m
To Bethlehem
21.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Parkside and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Browns Hill Road

    18 m · 10 sec · Browns Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paradsise Valley Road

    2941 ft · 1 min · Paradsise Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 611

    114 m · 14 sec · Route 611

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2918 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkside 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 60%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
3.27 mi · 8%
William Penn Highway
0.91 mi · 2%
Route 611
0.62 mi · 1%
Paradsise Valley Road
0.56 mi · 1%
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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wind Gap
00h 25m from Parkside
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkside 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 Parkside to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Wind Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Parkside and 21.9 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkside and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Wind Gap

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

66 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

70 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

81 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkside and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 33.43 mi (53.8 km).

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#1 Parkside

Situated within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this borough is geographically positioned in the Pocono Mountains region.

Population0
Coordinates41.1012000, -75.2504600
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Browns Hill Road (-75.250372, 41.100802)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.30
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $6.65 $13.30
Mid-grade $4.93 $7.34 $14.68
Premium $5.31 $7.90 $15.81
Diesel $6.55 $9.76 $19.52

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 Parkside and Bethlehem. The current time is 18:43:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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