Origin
Bangor, PA
Late night in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
Bangor, PA to Bethlehem, PA is 21.3 miles and takes about 35 minutes via PA-33, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a mix of highway driving and local roads as you make your way through the Lehigh Valley. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick day trip or as a segment of a larger journey through the region.
About the Cities
Starting in Bangor, PA
Full guide →Bangor is a city in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is 74 miles (119 km) west of New York City and 87 miles (140 km) north of Philadelphia.
Arriving in Bethlehem, PA
Full guide →Bethlehem is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Easton, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania. In the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem borders Nazareth to its northwest, Allentown to its west, Hellertown to its southeast, and Easton to its east. The city is about 70 miles (110 km) north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and about 80 miles (130 km) west of New York City, the nation's largest city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, with about 28% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter stretches on PA-33, Bangor Road, and Easton Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is about 6.1 miles on PA-33, offering a brief period of consistent speed. The road's personality shifts from more open highway driving to more localized streets as you approach your destination, requiring your attention to navigate turns and traffic.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA-33 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near PA 191 / Industrial Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (PA 191 / Industrial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.6 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
PA 191 / Industrial Boulevard
Turn right onto PA 191 / Industrial Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left toward PA 33 South: Easton
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward PA 33 South: Easton
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
PA 33 / PA-33
Merge onto PA 33 / PA-33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward William Penn Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward William Penn Highway
3
21 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Linden Street
Turn left onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bangor, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward William Penn Highway along the way.
William Penn Highway
15.7 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA-33 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Bangor Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Easton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Washington Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| William Penn Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA-33
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 191
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
2
Continue on PA 191
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Boulevard
3
Continue on PA 191
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bangor Road
4
Continue on PA 191
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sullivan Trail
5
Continue on PA 191
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto PA 191
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Industrial Boulevard
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward PA 33 South: Easton
8
Merge onto PA 33
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward William Penn Highway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
11
Continue on Easton Avenue
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Easton Avenue
12
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
13
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.85 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| premium | $4.95 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Bangor, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 21.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA-33, Bangor Road, Easton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Bangor, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (PA 191 / Industrial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.6 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bangor, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward William Penn Highway along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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