Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Night in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Nicholson, PA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
91 mi
146 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, PA
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Nicholson, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Nicholson, PA covers 91 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 380, PA-33, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.7 miles on I 380. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.09 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
45.5 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 91 miles, with most of the trip on I 380 and PA-33. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.7 miles on I 380.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 380 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and PA-33. 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 18 significant decision points across 91 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 28 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Maple Street
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Fairview Street
Turn left onto East Fairview Street
Navigation decision point
8
28 mi into trip
|
~39m in
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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
6
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
6
82.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward PA 107: Fleetville, Tompkinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 202
Toward PA 107: Fleetville, Tompkinsville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Nicholson, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton and Tompkinsville.
Hazleton
28 mi in
|
~39m
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via PA 33
Tompkinsville
82.4 mi in
|
~1h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| PA-33 | 22 mi | 27m |
| I 81 | 13.9 mi | 17m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Easton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| PA 107 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Farnham Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| PA 33 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 27.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Nicholson, 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
22 mi
·
27 min
·
PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 80
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
14
Continue on I 380
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 380
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto I 81
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 202
Toward PA 107: Fleetville, Tompkinsville
17
Turn sharp left onto PA 107
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 107
18
Turn slight right onto Farnham Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farnham Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto Farnham Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Farnham Road
20
Continue on State Route 1031
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
State Route 1031
21
Turn left onto PA 92
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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State Route 92 North
22
Continue on PA 92
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
23
Turn right onto Main Street
345 ft
·
11 sec
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Main Street
24
Turn right onto Oak Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
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Oak Street
25
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
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 45.5 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.7 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nicholson, 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 91 miles and 2h 3m.
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 I 380 for about 27.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.5 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nicholson, PA
The final approach into Nicholson, 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 Nicholson, 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
$15.09 one way
$30.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.52 | $33.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.74 | $5.82 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Nicholson, PA
Night in Nicholson on Tuesday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
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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
5 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
2h 3m 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 Nicholson, PA covers 91 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 380, PA-33, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.5 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 $15.09 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 91 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 0.2 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Fairview Street): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Nicholson, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton and Tompkinsville.
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