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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Effort, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

48m

Distance

31.4 mi

51 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

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 Effort, PA, PA

Effort, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Effort, PA covers 31.4 miles and takes about 48m 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, Old Route 115 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on PA-33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 48m highway drive covering 31.4 miles, with most of the trip on PA-33 and Easton Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.3 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 19 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 17.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA-33 and Easton Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Maple Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 14 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Maple Street

Turn left onto Maple Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Fairview Street

Turn left onto East Fairview Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Linden Street

Turn right onto Linden Street

Navigation decision point

5
5.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

Navigation decision point

Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
5
6.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | PA 33 / PA-33

Merge onto PA 33 / PA-33

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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 Effort, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Saylorsburg along the way.

Saylorsburg

23.4 mi in | ~33m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
PA-33 17.3 mi 21m
Easton Avenue 4.4 mi 7m
Old Route 115 3.1 mi 5m
PA 115 2.3 mi 4m
US 209 2.2 mi 4m
William Penn Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Cherry Valley Road 0.3 mi <1m
Linden Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: PA-33 — 17.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Linden Street

367 ft · 16 sec · Linden Street
2

Turn left onto East Union Boulevard

449 ft · 20 sec · East Union Boulevard
3

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Maple Street
4

Turn left onto East Fairview Street

452 ft · 22 sec · East Fairview Street
5

Turn right onto Linden Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Linden Street
6

Turn right onto Easton Avenue

4.4 mi · 7 min · Easton Avenue
7

Continue on William Penn Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · William Penn Highway
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
9

Merge onto PA 33

17 mi · 21 min · PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

469 ft · 16 sec
Toward Saylorsburg
11

Turn right onto Cherry Valley Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Cherry Valley Road
12

At end of road, turn right onto Old Route 115

3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Route 115
13

Turn left onto US 209

2.2 mi · 4 min · US 209
14

Enter roundabout onto PA 115

26 ft · 0 sec · PA 115
15

Continue on PA 115

2.2 mi · 4 min · PA 115
16

Turn right

51 ft · 9 sec
17

Turn left

35 ft · 2 sec
18

Turn right

22 ft · 1 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.7 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 23m into the drive

census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belfast, PA

16 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

Wind Gap, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Belfast, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Effort, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Effort, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.21 one way

$10.41 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.70 $11.40
premium $4.93 $6.09 $12.18
diesel $5.61 $6.93 $13.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.75 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.40 $2.01

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Night in Bethlehem on Thursday

Local time

11:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Effort, PA

Night in Effort on Thursday

Local time

11:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Belfast, PA

16 mi in

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

11 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

48m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Effort, PA covers 31.4 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA-33, Easton Avenue, Old Route 115. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 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 $5.21 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 straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Effort, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Saylorsburg along the way.

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