How far is Tobyhanna, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Tobyhanna, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
48.85 mi
00h 53m
Flight
38.16 mi
61.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.16 mi
Kilometers
61.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.85 mi
Kilometers
78.62 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Tobyhanna
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tobyhanna
2026-04-18T21:45
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tobyhanna
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 Tobyhanna
24 mi
00h 26m
To Bethlehem
24.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Tobyhanna and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tobyhanna and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 52%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 17%
Prospect Street
7.7 mi · 16%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 9%
I 80 East
1.03 mi · 2%
William Penn Highway
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

PA 33 South

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pen Argyl
00h 26m from Tobyhanna
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tobyhanna 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 Tobyhanna to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 miles from Tobyhanna and 24.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tobyhanna 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 Tobyhanna and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 38.16 mi (61.41 km).

Tobyhanna

#1 Tobyhanna

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population8,627
Coordinates41.1770300, -75.4179600
Altitude591
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.417915, 41.177046)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.53 L · about $7.07
Round trip
$14.14
3.46 gal · 13.06 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.07 $14.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.96 $15.91
Premium $4.95 $8.57 $17.14
Diesel $5.98 $10.35 $20.69

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 Tobyhanna and Bethlehem. The current time is 21:45:36.

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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.