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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Greenwood, PA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

204.8 mi

330 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 57m ★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m

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

city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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Downtown Greenwood, PA, PA

Greenwood, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Greenwood, PA covers 204.8 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Jacksonville Road, I 99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.2 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.95 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

102.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 204.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 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 95.2 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 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 204.8 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 21 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
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.
6
153.9 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 161 Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...

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 Greenwood, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Altoona along the way.

Altoona

178.4 mi in | ~3h 39m | via I 99; US 220

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 95.2 mi 1h 43m
Jacksonville Road 24.2 mi 28m
I 99 23.3 mi 24m
Macarthur Road 7.4 mi 10m
Lehigh Drive 7 mi 9m
Hudson Drive 5.8 mi 8m
MacArthur Road 4.5 mi 7m
East Broad Street 3.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 95.2 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

95 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
38

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec
Exit 161 Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
39

Turn left onto US 220; PA 26

24 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220

23 mi · 24 min · I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
41

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
42

Turn right onto PA 764

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road
43

Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
44

Turn left onto Harvard Lane

133 ft · 5 sec · Harvard Lane
45

Arrive at destination

Harvard Lane

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 102.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.2 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 102.4 miles or 2h 14m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, 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 204.8 miles and 4h 10m.

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 95.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102.4 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 2h 14m into the drive

city in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

102 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.

Union, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.4 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 95.2 miles.

Arriving in Greenwood, PA

The final approach into Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, 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.

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...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 204.8
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

$33.95 one way

$67.91 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $37.19 $74.37
premium $4.93 $39.72 $79.44
diesel $5.61 $45.22 $90.43

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

$34

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.4 0 $21.50 $9.83
Efficient EV 51.2 0 $17.92 $8.19
EV Truck/SUV 81.9 1 $28.67 $13.11

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Late night in Bethlehem on Wednesday

Local time

12:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwood, PA

Late night in Greenwood on Wednesday

Local time

12:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

4 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 10m 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 Greenwood, PA covers 204.8 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Jacksonville Road, I 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.4 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 $33.95 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 21 significant decision points across 204.8 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 Greenwood, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Altoona along the way.

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