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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Barnesboro, PA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 48m

Distance

240.5 mi

387 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 35m ★
6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 16m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 41m

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

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city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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Downtown Barnesboro, PA, PA

Barnesboro, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Barnesboro, PA covers 240.5 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Mahaffey Grampian Highway, Macarthur Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

120.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 48m drive with frequent turns across 240.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 55 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 136 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 240.5 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 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

7
3.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 West: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 22 West: Allentown
6
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward PA 145

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 145
8
7.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 145 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward PA 145 North
5
7.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | PA 145 / MacArthur Road

Merge onto PA 145 / MacArthur Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
29.5 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 209 / Bridge Street

Turn left onto US 209 / Bridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 Bethlehem, PA to Barnesboro, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.

Shawville

194.7 mi in | ~3h 54m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 136 mi 2h 27m
Mahaffey Grampian Highway 9.8 mi 11m
Macarthur Road 7.4 mi 10m
Lehigh Drive 7 mi 9m
Patchin Highway 6.4 mi 7m
Hudson Drive 5.8 mi 8m
Curwensville Grampian Road 4.7 mi 5m
MacArthur Road 4.5 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 136 mi, about 2h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Barnesboro, 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

0.2 mi · 30 sec
4

Merge onto PA 378

2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 22 West: Allentown Use the slight left lane.
6

Merge onto US 22

3.2 mi · 4 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward PA 145 Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

241 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 145 North Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto PA 145

4.5 mi · 7 min · MacArthur Road
Use the right lane.
10

Continue on PA 145

7.4 mi · 10 min · Macarthur Road
11

Continue on PA 145

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue
12

Continue on PA 145

0.4 mi · 33 sec · North Best Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on PA 145

1.4 mi · 1 min · Riverview Drive
14

At end of road, turn left onto PA 248

7.0 mi · 9 min · Lehigh Drive
15

Turn left onto US 209

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on US 209

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Bankway Street
17

Continue on US 209

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
Toward US 209 South Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 209

0.9 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street
19

Continue on US 209

1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
20

Continue on US 209

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street
21

Turn right onto US 209

123 ft · 1 sec · Lehigh Avenue
22

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 32 sec · Lehigh Street
23

Continue on US 209

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue
24

Continue on US 209

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
25

Turn right onto PA 93

523 ft · 7 sec · Hudson Drive
26

Continue on State Route 93

2.8 mi · 3 min · Hunter Street
27

Continue on PA 93

5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
28

Continue on PA 93

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Broad Street
29

Continue on PA 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
30

Continue on PA 93

3.8 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
31

Continue on PA 93; PA 924

0.5 mi · 39 sec · North Broad Street
32

Turn straight onto PA 93

2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
33

Continue on PA 93

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway
34

Continue on PA 93

3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
35

Continue on PA 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway
36

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
37

Merge onto I 80

136 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway
38

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
39

Turn left onto PA 879

4.3 mi · 6 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway
40

Turn left onto PA 879

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway
41

Continue on PA 879

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway
42

Continue on PA 879

2.6 mi · 2 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway
43

Continue on PA 879

4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road
44

Continue on PA 879

0.7 mi · 47 sec · 1st Street
45

Continue on US 219

9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway
46

Continue on US 219

0.6 mi · 39 sec · West Main Street
47

Continue on US 219; PA 36

1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway
48

Continue on US 219

515 ft · 6 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway
49

Continue on US 219

4.2 mi · 4 min · Burnside McGee Highway
50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 219

2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
51

Continue on US 219

6.4 mi · 7 min · Patchin Highway
52

Turn left onto US 219

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Main Street
53

Continue on US 219

3.6 mi · 4 min · Shawna Road
54

Continue on US 219

1.2 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue
55

Arrive at destination

Philadelphia Avenue

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 120.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136 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 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 120.2 miles or 2h 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnesboro, 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.

+

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 240.5 miles and 4h 48m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 136 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 120.2 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 2h 33m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

120 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

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136 miles.

Arriving in Barnesboro, PA

The final approach into Barnesboro, 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 Barnesboro, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 240.5
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.87 one way

$79.74 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $43.67 $87.34
premium $4.93 $46.64 $93.28
diesel $5.61 $53.10 $106.20

Estimated Tolls: $0.23

Lehigh Valley Thruway (3.2 mi) $0.23

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

$40

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.1 0 $25.25 $11.54
Efficient EV 60.1 0 $21.04 $9.62
EV Truck/SUV 96.2 1 $33.67 $15.39

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 5 days ago

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Night in Bethlehem on Tuesday

Local time

11:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barnesboro, PA

Night in Barnesboro on Tuesday

Local time

11:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 48m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Barnesboro, PA covers 240.5 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Mahaffey Grampian Highway, Macarthur Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.2 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 $39.87 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 240.5 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 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Barnesboro, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.

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