Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Morning in Bethlehem on Monday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Spring, PA
Drive Time
6h 41m
Distance
343.4 mi
553 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 30m
★
6 AM
6h 42m
8 AM
7h 6m
10 AM
6h 50m
12 PM
6h 48m
3 PM
6h 51m
5 PM
7h 4m
8 PM
6h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, PA
Phuc Tran
Spring, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Spring, PA covers 343.4 miles and takes about 6h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 79, Macarthur Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 236.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.82 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
171.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 41m drive with frequent turns across 343.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 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 236.1 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 22 significant decision points across 343.4 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 22 key pointsThese 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
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
PA 145 / MacArthur Road
Merge onto PA 145 / MacArthur Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 236.1 mi | 4h 14m |
| I 79 | 36.7 mi | 39m |
| Macarthur Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Lehigh Drive | 7 mi | 9m |
| Hudson Drive | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| PA-98 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| MacArthur Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Springboro Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 236.1 mi, about 4h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Spring, 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
236 mi
·
4 hr 14 min
·
Keystone Shortway
38
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
39
Merge onto I 79
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 79
40
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward PA 198: Saegertown, Conneautville
41
Turn left onto PA 198
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
PA-198
42
Turn right onto PA 98
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
PA-98
43
Turn left onto Springboro Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Springboro Road
44
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
45
Keep slight right at fork
50 ft
·
3 sec
46
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 3h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.1 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 171.7 miles or 3h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring, 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 343.4 miles and 6h 41m.
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 236.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 171.7 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 3h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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 171.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.1 miles.
Arriving in Spring, PA
The final approach into Spring, 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 Spring, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.82 one way
$113.65 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $62.18 | $124.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $66.54 | $133.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.29 | $152.58 |
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
$57
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tilghman Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Allentown, PA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Hazleton, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger
Drums, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Allentown, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Bethlehem Ford
Bethlehem, PA
RED_E
4 DCFC
Brixmor Village West (Allentown, PA)
Allentown, PA
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Sheetz 213 Bloomsburg PA
Bloomsburg, PA
Electrify America
4 DCFC
SWTCH Energy
Bethlehem, PA
SWTCH
2 DCFC
Tesla: 4
EV Connect: 3
ChargePoint Network: 3
Electrify America: 2
SWTCH: 1
RED_E: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103 | 1 | $36.06 | $16.48 |
| Efficient EV | 85.9 | 0 | $30.05 | $13.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.4 | 1 | $48.08 | $21.98 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Spring, PA
Morning in Spring on Monday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
8 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
6h 41m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Spring, PA covers 343.4 miles and takes about 6h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, Macarthur Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.7 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 $56.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 22 significant decision points across 343.4 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.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Spring, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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