How far is Saw Creek, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Saw Creek, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
49.69 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37.54 mi
60.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.54 mi
Kilometers
60.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.69 mi
Kilometers
79.97 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in Saw Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saw Creek
2026-10-15T12:56
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saw Creek
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
Pen Argyl
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Saw Creek
24.1 mi
00h 33m
To Bethlehem
25.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
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 Saw Creek and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saw Creek and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Crewe Court

    112 m · 16 sec · Crewe Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Keswick Avenue

    786 ft · 39 sec · Keswick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodbridge Drive East

    49 m · 11 sec · Woodbridge Drive East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Decker Road

    111 m · 16 sec · Decker Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Winona Falls Road

    2.7 mi · 10 min · Winona Falls Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Milford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

    26.4 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saw Creek 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 209 south to PA 33 south
26.4 mi · 53%
Milford Road
5.4 mi · 11%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 9%
Keystone Shortway
3.6 mi · 7%
Seven Bridge Road
3.41 mi · 7%
Winona Falls Road
2.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 209 south to PA 33 south

Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

26.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pen Argyl
00h 33m from Saw Creek
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saw Creek 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 Saw Creek to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Pen Argyl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Saw Creek and 25.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pen Argyl

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

70 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

80 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saw Creek and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 37.54 mi (60.42 km).

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#1 Saw Creek

Situated in Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the forested terrain of the Pocono Mountains region.

Population0
Coordinates41.1125900, -75.0507300
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Crewe Court (-75.050644, 41.112601)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.62
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $7.81 $15.62
Mid-grade $4.93 $8.62 $17.24
Premium $5.31 $9.28 $18.57
Diesel $6.55 $11.46 $22.93

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 Saw Creek and Bethlehem. The current time is 12:56:10.

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.