Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Evening in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, PA
Phuc Tran
Jim Thorpe, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA covers 34.8 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Union Boulevard, Bethlehem Spur Route, US 22 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.76 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
17.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 34.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Union Boulevard 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Union Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bethlehem Spur Route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 22 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 145 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 145 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MacArthur Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Macarthur Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Union Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Jim Thorpe, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
367 ft
·
13 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Union Boulevard
3
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
5
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22 West: Allentown
6
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
7
Take the exit slight right toward PA 145
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
PA 145
8
Keep slight right to continue on PA 145 North
240 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA 145 North
9
Merge slight left onto MacArthur Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
MacArthur Road
10
Continue on Macarthur Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Macarthur Road
11
Continue on South Best Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Best Avenue
12
Continue on North Best Avenue
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Best Avenue
13
Continue on Riverview Drive
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Drive
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lehigh Drive
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Lehigh Drive
15
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
16
Continue on Bankway Street
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Bankway Street
17
Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
18
Continue on North 1st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
19
Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
20
Continue on Susquehanna Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
21
Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
22
Continue on Lehigh Street
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Lehigh Street
23
Turn right onto North Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
24
Turn left onto West 6th Street
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 6th Street
25
Arrive at your destination
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 17.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 26m 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 34.8 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.4 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jim Thorpe, 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.
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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 34.8 miles and 52m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jim Thorpe, PA
The final approach into Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe, 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
$5.76 one way
$11.52 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Jim Thorpe, PA
Evening in Jim Thorpe on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
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
52m 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 Jim Thorpe, PA covers 34.8 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Union Boulevard, Bethlehem Spur Route, US 22 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 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 $5.76 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.
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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