How far is Silver Spring, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
65.81 mi
01h 26m
Flight
53.92 mi
86.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.92 mi
Kilometers
86.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.81 mi
Kilometers
105.91 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
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 Silver Spring
32.6 mi
00h 43m
To Bethlehem
33.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Raymondskill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Raymondskill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 209

    16.8 mi · 30 min · Route 209

  3. 3

    Continue on Milford Road

    7.1 mi · 14 min · Milford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

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

    26.4 mi · 34 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 Silver Spring and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 209 south to PA 33 south
26.4 mi · 40%
Route 209
16.8 mi · 26%
Milford Road
7.08 mi · 11%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
3.6 mi · 5%
Seven Bridge Road
3.41 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stroudsburg
00h 43m from Silver Spring
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 32.6 miles from Silver Spring and 33.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Spring and 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 Silver Spring and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 53.92 mi (86.77 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population18,736
Coordinates41.2995400, -74.8487800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Raymondskill Road (-74.848801, 41.299541)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.96
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.48 $18.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.67 $21.34
Premium $4.95 $11.49 $22.99
Diesel $5.98 $13.87 $27.75

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 Silver Spring and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:15:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.