Origin
Barrett, PA
Afternoon in Barrett on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrett, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
215 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrett, PA
Jörn Rockstroh
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barrett, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 215 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clearfield Woodland Highway, Shawville Highway, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
107.5 miles from Barrett, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 215 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 31m drive with frequent turns across 215 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clearfield Woodland Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
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 3h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barrett, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clearfield Woodland Highway | — | — |
| Shawville Highway | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| PA 54 | — | — |
| Continental Boulevard | — | — |
| Factory Street | — | — |
| Danville-Riverside Bridge Road | — | — |
| Elysburg Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clearfield Woodland Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrett, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Indian Mill Lane
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Indian Mill Lane
2
Turn slight left onto Clearfield Woodland Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Clearfield Woodland Highway
3
Turn left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
4
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
100 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Keystone Shortway
6
Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
7
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
3 sec
8
Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
9
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Factory Street
10
Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
11
Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
12
Continue on State Route 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
13
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
14
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
15
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
16
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
17
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
18
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
19
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
20
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
21
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
22
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
23
Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
25
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
27
Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
28
Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem
29
Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
30
Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Eighth Avenue
31
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
32
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
33
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
34
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
35
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 107.5 miles from Barrett, PA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
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 47 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.5 miles or 1h 45m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Barrett, 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 Barrett, PA
This is one driving day of about 215 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Barrett, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.5 mi from Barrett, PA · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.5 miles from Barrett, 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
$35.64 one way
$71.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $39.04 | $78.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $41.70 | $83.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.47 | $94.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
| Efficient EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.81 | $8.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86 | 1 | $30.10 | $13.76 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
10 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
3h 31m 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 Barrett, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 215 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clearfield Woodland Highway, Shawville Highway, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.5 miles from Barrett, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.64 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 straightforward 3h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barrett, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Barrett, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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