Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
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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Spring Brook, PA
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The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Spring Brook, PA covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA-33, I 380, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on PA-33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA-33 | 22 mi | 27m |
| I 380 | 12 mi | 13m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Easton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| PA 435 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| PA 33 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| State Route 502 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Spring Brook, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn left onto East Union Boulevard
Turn left onto Maple Street
Turn left onto East Fairview Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Turn right onto Easton Avenue
Continue on William Penn Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto PA 33
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 380
Take the exit
Continue on PA 435
Continue on PA 307
Turn left onto PA 502
Continue on PA 502
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 31.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Fairview Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
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
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.44 one way
$20.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Spring Brook on Saturday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
42°F
Bangor, PA
32 mi in
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
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.
63 mi in 1h 24m, mostly highway — 22 mi of that is on PA-33.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA-33 and I 380. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles (Linden Street): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Spring Brook, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton and 507: Gouldsboro.
Hazleton
507: Gouldsboro
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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