Origin
Ebensburg, PA
Evening in Ebensburg on Wednesday
Local time
8:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ebensburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
233.3 mi
376 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 25m
★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ebensburg, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
This 233-mile journey from Ebensburg, PA, to Bethlehem, PA, is a manageable one-day drive, estimated to take about 4 hours and 38 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of major roadways, with 52% of the trip on highways, including stretches of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-99. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $39, making it a budget-friendly option. Given its duration and distance, it's well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. This drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent travel experience across Pennsylvania.
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
116.7 miles from Ebensburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending efficient highway travel with other road types. With over half the journey on highways, you'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, particularly during the 81-mile segment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The presence of routes like William Penn Highway and I-99 suggests a varied road character, transitioning between high-speed corridors and potentially more local or scenic roadways. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 81 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,135 ft
356 ft
Total Climb
392 ft
Total Descent
2,172 ft
Highest Point
2,135 ft
Elevation Range
1,779 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 233.3 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 128.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
7
128.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
7
129.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
9
219.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 17m in
|
US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
8
229.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ebensburg, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh, Marysville and Lvi Airport.
Bedford
17.8 mi in
|
~22m
Pittsburgh
45.9 mi in
|
~52m
Harrisburg
45.9 mi in
|
~52m
Patp: Pittsburgh
47.1 mi in
|
~55m
Marysville
143.8 mi in
|
~2h 46m
Lvi Airport
219.1 mi in
|
~4h 17m
|
via US 22
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 81 mi | 1h 29m |
| William Penn Highway | 59.2 mi | 1h 10m |
| I 99 | 27.2 mi | 29m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 22.5 mi | 27m |
| I 81 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Bethlehem Spur Route | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 81 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ebensburg, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on East High Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East High Street
2
Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rowena Drive
3
Merge onto Admiral Peary Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
6
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
8
Merge onto I 99; US 220
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 99; US 220
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
10
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
11
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
14
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
81 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 11
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
19
Merge onto I 81
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
23
Merge onto I 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 81
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
19 mi
·
22 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 89
Toward I 78 East: Allentown
27
Continue on I 78
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
28
Continue on I 78; US 22
43 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Use the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on PA 378
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
35
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
36
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
37
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
38
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
39
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
For this 4.5-hour drive, starting early in the morning is recommended to maximize your daylight and minimize potential traffic. While it's a single-day trip, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel, especially considering the 81-mile longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $39, and it's always wise to top off before longer highway segments. The flexibility of a shorter drive like this means you can adjust your pace as needed, perhaps making a spontaneous stop if you see something interesting along William Penn Highway.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 116.7 miles from Ebensburg, PA, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81 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 51 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.7 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ebensburg, 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 Ebensburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 233.3 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Ebensburg, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 81 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.7 mi from Ebensburg, PA · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.7 miles from Ebensburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81 miles.
Arriving in Bethlehem, PA
The final approach into Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.68 one way
$77.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $42.36 | $84.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $45.25 | $90.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.51 | $103.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.25
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(81 mi)
$10.53
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(10.3 mi)
$0.72
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
$39
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70 | 0 | $24.50 | $11.20 |
| Efficient EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.41 | $9.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.66 | $14.93 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Bethlehem, PA
Evening in Bethlehem on Wednesday
Local time
8:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ebensburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 233.3 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, I 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.7 miles from Ebensburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 29 significant decision points across 233.3 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 128.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ebensburg, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh, Marysville and Lvi Airport.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 356 ft to 2,135 ft elevation with about 392 ft of total climbing.
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