How far is Ridgebury, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Ridgebury, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
177.74 mi
02h 57m
Flight
116.56 mi
187.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.56 mi
Kilometers
187.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.74 mi
Kilometers
286.05 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgebury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgebury
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgebury
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
Lenox
PA

Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

From Ridgebury
89.7 mi
01h 28m
To Bethlehem
88 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Centerville Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Centerville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Berwick Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · Berwick Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Front Street

    585 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lowman Crossover

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lowman Crossover

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    840 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgebury and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
53.4 mi · 30%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 30%
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 14%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 13%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 5%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

53.4 mi · 01h 04m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenox
01h 28m from Ridgebury
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ridgebury and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Lenox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Ridgebury and 88 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.62 one way or $51.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ridgebury and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Lenox

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

34 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

55 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgebury and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 116.56 mi (187.58 km).

Ridgebury

#1 Ridgebury

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,906
Coordinates41.9734100, -76.7216200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Centerville Road (-76.721605, 41.973349)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.74 L · about $25.62
Round trip
$51.24
12.54 gal · 47.48 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.62 $51.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.84 $57.67
Premium $4.95 $31.06 $62.12
Diesel $5.98 $37.49 $74.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgebury and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:48:14.

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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.