Photo: LaMont L. Johnson
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
93.6 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 93.6 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bethlehem Hill Road, East Main Street, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.06 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
46.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 93.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colonel Drake Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burnside - McGees Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burnside McGee Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dowler Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
Start on Deer Run Road
Continue on Bethlehem Hill Road
Turn left onto East Main Street
Continue on Market Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway
Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Dowler Highway
Continue on Route 286 Highway East
Keep slight left to continue on Punxsutawney, Blairsville
Keep slight right to continue on US 119 South: Blairsville
Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
Turn right onto Grant Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 58m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 93.6 miles and 1h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.8 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.06 one way
$30.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $16.95 | $33.89 |
| premium | $4.95 | $18.26 | $36.51 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $22.04 | $44.07 |
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: 32.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Jamestown, NY
47 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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