How far is Sun Valley, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Sun Valley, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sun Valley and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun Valley and Bethlehem.
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Start on Allegheny Drive
2174 ft · 2 min · Allegheny Drive
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Turn left
8 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
81 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
618 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Route 115
3.3 mi · 5 min · Old Route 115
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Take the ramp left
782 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Easton Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sun Valley and Bethlehem.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Wind Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Sun Valley and 19 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sun Valley and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Wind Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wind Gap.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sun Valley and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 27.12 mi (43.65 km).
#1 Sun Valley
Situated within the mountainous terrain of Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this settlement is geographically part of the wider Pocono Mountains region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0112000, -75.4696300 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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