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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Paupack, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

67.8 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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human settlement in United States of America

Paupack, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Paupack, PA covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Union Boulevard, Maple Street, East Fairview Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.24 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

33.9 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 67.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Union Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Paupack, PA is easy. At 1h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Paupack, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Union Boulevard
Maple Street
East Fairview Street
Linden Street
Easton Avenue
William Penn Highway
PA 33 North
PA-33

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Union Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Paupack, PA.

1

Start on Linden Street

367 ft · 16 sec · Linden Street
2

Turn left onto East Union Boulevard

449 ft · 21 sec · East Union Boulevard
3

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Maple Street
4

Turn left onto East Fairview Street

453 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 left toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

0.4 mi · 46 sec · PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
9

Merge slight left onto PA-33

22 mi · 27 min · PA-33
10

Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

3.1 mi · 4 min · PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
11

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 80 West: Hazleton
12

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

4.3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway
13

Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Scotrun

0.3 mi · 45 sec · PA 611: Scotrun
14

Turn left onto Route 611

4.6 mi · 7 min · Route 611
15

Continue on Pocono Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pocono Boulevard
16

Turn right onto Sterling Road

7.1 mi · 11 min · Sterling Road
17

Turn right onto State Route 423

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Route 423
18

Continue on Church Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Church Street
19

Continue on Carlton Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Road
20

Turn straight onto South Sterling Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road
21

Continue on Main Street

4.0 mi · 9 min · Main Street
22

Take the ramp slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min
23

Merge slight left

5.4 mi · 6 min
24

Take the exit slight right toward PA 390: Promised Land , Tafton

0.2 mi · 37 sec · PA 390: Promised Land , Tafton
25

Turn left onto Fairview Lake Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Fairview Lake Road
26

Turn left onto Gumbletown Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Gumbletown Road
27

Arrive at your destination

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 33.9 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 52m into the drive.

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 15 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.9 miles or 52m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paupack, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bethlehem, PA

This is one driving day of about 67.8 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Bethlehem, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.9 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 52m into the drive

Downtown Mount Pocono, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Pocono, PA

34 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

Belfast, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Pocono, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Paupack, PA

The final approach into Paupack, 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

$11.24 one way

$22.48 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.31 $24.62
premium $4.93 $13.15 $26.30
diesel $5.61 $14.97 $29.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.12 $3.25
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.93 $2.71
EV Truck/SUV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Morning in Bethlehem on Saturday

Local time

11:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paupack, PA

Morning in Paupack on Saturday

Local time

11:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

15 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 45m 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 Paupack, PA covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Union Boulevard, Maple Street, East Fairview Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.9 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 $11.24 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.

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Paupack, PA is easy. At 1h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Paupack, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bethlehem, PA to Paupack, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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