How far is Paupack, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Paupack, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
70.27 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.99 mi
86.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.99 mi
Kilometers
86.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.27 mi
Kilometers
113.09 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Paupack
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paupack
2026-04-18T05:11
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paupack
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
Stroudsburg
PA

Borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Paupack
33.6 mi
00h 44m
To Bethlehem
36.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gumbletown Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gumbletown Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack

    1439 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Sterling Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Carlton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Church Street

    2016 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 423

    3051 ft · 1 min · State Route 423

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sterling Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Sterling Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pocono Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pocono Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 611

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Route 611

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paupack 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 36%
Sterling Road
7.05 mi · 10%
Gumbletown Road
6.95 mi · 10%
Route 611
4.96 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
4.43 mi · 6%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 6%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stroudsburg
00h 44m from Paupack
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Paupack 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 Paupack to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Stroudsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Paupack and 36.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Paupack and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Stroudsburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

62 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

64 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

83 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paupack and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 53.99 mi (86.89 km).

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#1 Paupack

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,727
Coordinates41.3962000, -75.1962900
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Gumbletown Road (-75.196191, 41.396325)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $10.13
Round trip
$20.27
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.13 $20.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.41 $22.81
Premium $4.95 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.98 $14.83 $29.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Paupack and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:11:35.

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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.