How far is Saylorsburg, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Saylorsburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.05 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.8 mi
30.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.8 mi
Kilometers
30.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.05 mi
Kilometers
38.71 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 3:13 PM EDT
Return by in Saylorsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saylorsburg
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 3:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saylorsburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stockertown
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Saylorsburg
11.7 mi
00h 14m
To Bethlehem
12.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
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 Saylorsburg and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Route 115

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Route 115

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    782 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saylorsburg 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Route 115
17.7 mi · 74%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 18%
William Penn Highway
0.91 mi · 4%
Linden Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Route 115

Merge slight left

16.9 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockertown
00h 14m from Saylorsburg
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saylorsburg 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 Saylorsburg to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stockertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Saylorsburg and 12.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stockertown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Trenton Transit Center

73 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

73 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

74 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saylorsburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.25 km).

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#1 Saylorsburg

Situated within Monroe County, Pennsylvania, at an approximate elevation of 669 feet, this unincorporated community acts primarily as a residential nexus in the eastern part of the state.

Population0
Coordinates40.8956500, -75.3235200
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 115 (-75.323466, 40.895701)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.59
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $3.79 $7.59
Mid-grade $4.93 $4.19 $8.37
Premium $5.31 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $6.55 $5.57 $11.14

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 Saylorsburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 14:43:40.

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.