Origin
Avis, PA
Late night in Avis on Wednesday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avis, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
142.1 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avis, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Avis, PA, to Bethlehem, PA, covers 142.1 miles and is estimated to take about 3 hours and 6 minutes of driving time. This drive is well-suited for a single day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $24. You'll primarily navigate the William Penn Highway, Susquehanna Beltway, and Keystone Shortway, with highway driving making up about 16% of the total distance. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, offering a connected experience through Pennsylvania's Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.1 miles from Avis, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route presents a turn-heavy local drive experience, meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and a more engaged driving style compared to a straight interstate cruise. While only 16% of the journey is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 21.6 miles along the William Penn Highway. Expect a dynamic road personality, shifting between potentially faster highway segments and more intricate local road sections throughout the 3-hour, 6-minute trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near US 15.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 142.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.9 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
17.8 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
18 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
127.9 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
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US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
7
138.1 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville...
8
138.3 mi into trip
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~2h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Avis, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Washingtonville and Lvi Airport.
Washingtonville
48.7 mi in
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~1h 3m
Lvi Airport
127.9 mi in
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~2h 44m
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via US 22
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 21.6 mi | 26m |
| Susquehanna Beltway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Keystone Shortway | 13 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| State Route 54 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Elysburg Road | 9.7 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avis, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Purslane Alley
66 ft
·
6 sec
·
Purslane Alley
2
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto Tiadaghton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Tiadaghton Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto US 220; PA 44
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
6
Continue on US 220
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
7
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 15
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
11
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
15
Merge onto I 80
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
17
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
2 sec
18
Turn right onto PA 54
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Factory Street
20
Continue on PA 54
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
21
Turn left onto PA 54
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
23
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
24
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
25
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
26
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
27
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Pottsville Minersville Highway
28
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
29
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
30
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
31
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
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Route 61 South
32
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on PA 61
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
35
Merge onto I 78; US 22
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Use the slight right lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on PA 378
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
41
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
42
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
43
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
44
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
45
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
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Linden Street
46
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
Given the 142.1-mile distance and approximate 3-hour duration, this trip is comfortably manageable as a day excursion. Plan to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $24, you can easily budget for this drive. Keep an eye out for the transition points between the William Penn Highway, Susquehanna Beltway, and Keystone Shortway, as these can signal changes in road type and speed limits.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.1 miles from Avis, PA, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.1 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Avis, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avis, PA
This is one driving day of about 142.1 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Avis, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 21.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.1 mi from Avis, PA · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Avis, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethlehem, PA
The final approach into Bethlehem, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bethlehem, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.56 one way
$47.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.80 | $51.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.37 | $62.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.90
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(10.3 mi)
$0.72
Appalachian Thruway
(2.5 mi)
$0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.92 | $6.82 |
| Efficient EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.43 | $5.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.89 | $9.09 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bethlehem, PA
Late night in Bethlehem on Wednesday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avis, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 142.1 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, Susquehanna Beltway, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.1 miles from Avis, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 142.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.9 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Avis, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Washingtonville and Lvi Airport.
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