Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Fairview, PA

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

62.3 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 22m ★

6 AM

1h 29m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 34m

12 PM

1h 32m

3 PM

1h 34m

5 PM

1h 42m

8 PM

1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Bethlehem to Fairview, you are looking at a efficient 62.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route is designed for speed and convenience, relying heavily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, the Mid-County Expressway, and PA-378. Because the total travel time is under two hours, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the trip, making it a very economical excursion within the Northeast region. It is a practical choice if you prioritize reaching your destination quickly rather than taking a scenic, winding detour.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

31.1 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a consistent rhythm, particularly during the longest stretch of 24.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. While the route involves navigating through different infrastructure like the Mid-County Expressway, the experience is largely about maintaining steady highway speeds. Expect a functional, no-nonsense drive that moves you efficiently through the Northeast corner of Pennsylvania. You won't encounter technical mountain passes or slow local traffic, as the road layout is geared toward rapid transit between your starting point and final destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 62.3 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 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

17 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia

41.5 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

60.9 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward MacDade Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1 Toward MacDade Boulevard

61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MacDade Boulevard East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MacDade Boulevard East

61.8 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | Fairview Road

Turn right onto Fairview Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Fairview, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

Patp

16.6 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	24.3 mi	26m
Mid-County Expressway	19.2 mi	26m
PA-378	5.1 mi	8m
PA 309	5.1 mi	8m
John Fries Highway	2.6 mi	3m
Portzer Road	0.8 mi	2m
Wyandotte Street	0.6 mi	1m
Macdade Boulevard	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 24.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Fairview, PA.

Start on Linden Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Linden Street

Turn right onto East Church Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East Church Street

Turn left onto Center Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Center Street

Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge

Continue on South New Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South New Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West 4th Street

Turn slight left onto PA 412

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Broadway

Turn left onto PA 378

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wyandotte Street

Continue on PA 378

0.5 mi · 1 min · PA-378

Continue on PA 378

4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto PA 309

5.1 mi · 8 min · PA 309

Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

Turn left onto Portzer Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Portzer Road

Continue on Portzer Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Portzer Road

Turn right onto PA 663

2.6 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward PATP

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 476; PATP

24 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20 Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

19 mi · 26 min · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 1 Toward MacDade Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

342 ft · 10 sec

Toward MacDade Boulevard East Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard

Turn right onto Fairview Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Fairview Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Essex Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Essex Avenue

Arrive at destination

Essex Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the major expressways is always a smart move. Because the entire drive spans less than 90 minutes, you likely won't need to plan for formal rest stops, allowing you to complete the journey in one continuous stretch. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as opportunities to pull over are limited once you are on the main highway segments. Use the $10 fuel estimate as a baseline for your budget, but keep a little extra set aside for potential tolls common on these specific Pennsylvania roads. Taking advantage of the direct highway connections will ensure you arrive in Fairview with minimal stress.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 31.1 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 62.3 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 31.1 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, PA

This is one driving day of about 62.3 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bethlehem, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 24.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.1 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

31 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairview, PA

The final approach into Fairview, 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 Fairview, 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

$10.31 one way

$20.62 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$11.28	$22.56
premium	$4.92	$12.07	$24.14
diesel	$5.64	$13.84	$27.68

Estimated Tolls: $3.17

Pennsylvania Turnpike (24.3 mi) $3.17

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

$10

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.7	$6.54	$2.99
Efficient EV	15.6	$5.45	$2.49
EV Truck/SUV	24.9	$8.72	$3.99

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Afternoon in Bethlehem on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairview, PA

Afternoon in Fairview on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

24 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

1h 28m 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 Bethlehem, PA to Fairview, PA covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, PA-378. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Bethlehem, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.31 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.

On the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Fairview, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Fairview, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fairview, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bethlehem, PA

Fairview, PA

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 28m on the road

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