Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Evening in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Glen Lyon, PA
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
80.4 mi
129 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, PA
Phuc Tran
Glen Lyon, PA
Chuck Henjes
Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Glen Lyon, PA covers 80.4 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Tilghman Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.30 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Glen Lyon, PA covers 80.4 miles and takes about 1h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 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 37.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 80.4 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 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
5
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
5
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward PA 309: Hazleton, Mountain Top
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 309: Hazleton, Mountain Top
Towns Along This Route
Between Bethlehem, PA and Glen Lyon, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Mount Pocono, Mountain Top and Nuangola.
Patp
11.4 mi in
|
~19m
Mount Pocono
49.2 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Mountain Top
64.2 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Nuangola
71.1 mi in
|
~1h 30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 37.1 mi | 40m |
| Keystone Shortway | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| Tilghman Street | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| East Union Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| I 81 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| West Kirmar Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Alden Mountain Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Nuangola Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 37.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Glen Lyon, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
367 ft
·
13 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Union Boulevard
3
Continue on Tilghman Street
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the none lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476, PATP
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 476; PATP
37 mi
·
40 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
10
Merge onto I 80
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward PA 309: Hazleton, Mountain Top
12
Turn right onto PA 309
292 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Hunter Highway
13
Continue on PA 309
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Mountain Boulevard
14
Turn left onto South Main Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Road
15
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Blue Ridge Trail
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
17
Merge onto I 81
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 81
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 159
Toward Nuangola
19
Turn left onto Church Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Church Road
20
Continue on Church Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Road
21
Turn left onto Nuangola Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Nuangola Road
22
Continue on Alden Mountain Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Alden Mountain Road
23
Turn left onto West Kirmar Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Kirmar Avenue
24
Continue on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
25
Turn right onto North Market Street
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Market Street
26
Arrive at destination
North Market Street
Trip Plan
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 40.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 52m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glen Lyon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 80.4 miles and 1h 49m.
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 37.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 40.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glen Lyon, PA
The final approach into Glen Lyon, 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 Glen Lyon, 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
$13.30 one way
$26.61 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.82
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(37.1 mi)
$4.82
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
$13
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Glen Lyon, PA
Evening in Glen Lyon on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
40 mi in
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
17 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 49m 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 Glen Lyon, PA covers 80.4 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Tilghman Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 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 $13.30 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 80.4 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 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Glen Lyon, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Mount Pocono, Mountain Top and Nuangola.
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