How far is Stroudsburg, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Stroudsburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.89 mi
00h 42m
Flight
26.57 mi
42.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.57 mi
Kilometers
42.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.89 mi
Kilometers
56.15 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in Stroudsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stroudsburg
2026-04-18T21:45
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stroudsburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wind Gap
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Stroudsburg
16.7 mi
00h 21m
To Bethlehem
18.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Stroudsburg and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    1146 ft · 56 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street

    139 m · 15 sec · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    88 m · 5 sec · Keystone Shortway

  6. 6

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

    26.4 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stroudsburg 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 209 south to PA 33 south
26.4 mi · 76%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 13%
Main Street
1.07 mi · 3%
William Penn Highway
0.91 mi · 3%
Linden Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Monroe Street
0.22 mi · 1%
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 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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wind Gap
00h 21m from Stroudsburg
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stroudsburg 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 Stroudsburg to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Wind Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Stroudsburg and 18.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wind Gap

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

66 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

70 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

81 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stroudsburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 26.57 mi (42.76 km).

Stroudsburg

#1 Stroudsburg

Borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,547
Coordinates40.9867600, -75.1946200
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe Street (-75.194532, 40.986573)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Stroudsburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 21:45:35.

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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.