Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Cresco, PA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

45 mi

72 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 2m ★

6 AM

1h 7m

8 AM

1h 18m

10 AM

1h 11m

12 PM

1h 10m

3 PM

1h 12m

5 PM

1h 18m

8 PM

1h 4m

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

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Cresco, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Cresco, PA covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on PA-33, Easton Avenue, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on PA-33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.46 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

22.5 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 45 miles, with most of the trip on PA-33 and Easton Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 22 miles on PA-33.

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

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

PA-33 is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA-33 and Easton Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Maple Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 45 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 0.2 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Fairview Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Linden Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Maple Street

Turn left onto Maple Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Fairview Street

Turn left onto East Fairview Street

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Linden Street

Turn right onto Linden Street

Navigation decision point

28 mi into trip | ~39m in | PA 33

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33 toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

31.2 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Hazleton

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

Use the left lane. Toward I 80 West: Hazleton

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 Cresco, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hazleton along the way.

Hazleton

28 mi in | ~39m | via PA 33

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
PA-33	22 mi	27m
Easton Avenue	4.4 mi	7m
Keystone Shortway	4.3 mi	5m
Route 611	3.5 mi	5m
PA 33	3.1 mi	4m
Woodland Road	2 mi	4m
PA 390	1.3 mi	2m
PA 191	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: PA-33 — 22 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Linden Street

367 ft · 16 sec · Linden Street

Turn left onto East Union Boulevard

449 ft · 20 sec · East Union Boulevard

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Maple Street

Turn left onto East Fairview Street

452 ft · 22 sec · East Fairview Street

Turn right onto Linden Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Linden Street

Turn right onto Easton Avenue

4.4 mi · 7 min · Easton Avenue

Continue on William Penn Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · William Penn Highway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

Merge onto PA 33

22 mi · 27 min · PA-33

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33

3.1 mi · 4 min · PA 33

Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 80 West: Hazleton Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 80

4.3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward PA 611: Scotrun

Turn left onto PA 611

3.5 mi · 5 min · Route 611

Turn right onto Woodland Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Woodland Road

Turn straight onto Carlton Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Carlton Road

Turn right onto PA 940

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Paradise Valley Road

Turn left onto PA 390

1.3 mi · 2 min · PA 390

At end of road, turn left onto PA 191; PA 390

1.2 mi · 2 min · PA 191; PA 390

Turn right onto Hardytown Road Extension

363 ft · 16 sec · Hardytown Road Extension

Turn right onto Sand Spring Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Sand Spring Road

Arrive at destination

Sand Spring Road

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 22.5 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 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 45 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.5 miles or 32m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cresco, 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 45 miles and 1h 7m.

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 PA-33 for about 22 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.5 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 32m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

23 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cresco, PA

The final approach into Cresco, 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 Cresco, PA.

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.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour $10 near mile 45

Park Closure: Routine Winter Service Levels in Effect

Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.46 one way

$14.92 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$8.17	$16.34
premium	$4.93	$8.73	$17.45
diesel	$5.61	$9.94	$19.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Tannersville, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Easton, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bartonsville, PA - Tesla Supercharger

Bartonsville, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

The Crossings Premium Outlets - Tesla Supercharger

Tannersville, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Pocono, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bethlehem Ford

Bethlehem, PA

RED_E

4 DCFC

Easton Ford

Easton, PA

RED_E

4 DCFC

Nazareth Ford

Nazareth, PA

RED_E

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 RED_E: 3 EV Connect: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 SWTCH: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.5	$4.73	$2.16
Efficient EV	11.3	$3.94	$1.80
EV Truck/SUV	18	$6.30	$2.88

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Late night in Bethlehem on Wednesday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cresco, PA

Late night in Cresco on Wednesday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Ramapo, NY

23 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

6 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

1h 7m 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 Cresco, PA covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are PA-33, Easton Avenue, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $7.46 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 Cresco, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hazleton along the way.

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