Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Late night in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Simpson, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
85.1 mi
137 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
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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Simpson, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Simpson, PA covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 49m 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, Governor Robert P. Casey Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on I 380. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.11 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.
Midpoint
42.5 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 85.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 85.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 380 and PA-33. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.8 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 22 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 26.8 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 17 key pointsThese 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
8
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
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
83.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
US 6 BUS / Roosevelt Highway
Turn left onto US 6 BUS / Roosevelt Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Simpson, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hazleton along the way.
Hazleton
28 mi in
|
~39m
|
via PA 33
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 26.8 mi | 29m |
| PA-33 | 22 mi | 27m |
| Governor Robert P. Casey Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Easton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| PA 33 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| William Penn Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 26.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Simpson, 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
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 380
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 6 East: Carbondale
16
Merge onto US 6
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto US 6 BUS
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Canaan Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Canaan Street
19
Turn left onto Morse Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Morse Avenue
20
Continue on Reservoir Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Reservoir Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto PA 171
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
PA 171
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 42.5 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.5 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Simpson, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bethlehem, PA
This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Bethlehem, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 380 for about 26.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.5 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.5 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Simpson, PA
The final approach into Simpson, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.11 one way
$28.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.50 | $33.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.94 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.45 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Simpson, PA
Late night in Simpson on Friday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
1h 49m 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 Simpson, PA covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 380, PA-33, Governor Robert P. Casey Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.5 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 $14.11 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Simpson, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hazleton along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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