Origin
Forest City, PA
Afternoon in Forest City on Saturday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest City, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
89.8 mi
144 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest City, PA
Nino Souza
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forest City, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 89.8 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, Governor Robert P. Casey Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on PA 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.89 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
44.9 miles from Forest City, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 33 | 24.8 mi | 31m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Governor Robert P. Casey Highway | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| South Main Street | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Easton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| I 84 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
PA 33
— 24.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest City, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 247
126 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dundaff Street
2
Turn right onto PA 171; PA 247
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Reservoir Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Reservoir Street
4
Continue on Morse Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Morse Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto Canaan Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Canaan Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 BUS
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
7
Turn right onto US 6
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
10
Merge onto I 84; I 380
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; I 380
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
13
Merge onto I 80
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 302A
Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto PA 33
25 mi
·
31 min
·
PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward William Penn Highway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
18
Continue on Easton Avenue
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Easton Avenue
19
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
20
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
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 44.9 miles from Forest City, PA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.9 miles or 57m 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 37m
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 Forest City, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Forest City, PA
This is one driving day of about 89.8 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Forest City, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA 33 for about 24.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Forest City, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 21.6 and 58.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
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 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milfo...
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milfo...
6
25.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
6
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
7
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 302A
Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.89 one way
$29.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.31 | $32.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.42 | $34.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.43 | $4.31 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.86 | $3.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (65% 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
Bethlehem, PA
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
1:20 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
15 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
1h 57m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
89.8 mi in 1h 57m — 57% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: PA 33.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on PA 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 21.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Forest City, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Milford and William Penn Highway.
Milford
21.6 mi in
|
~30m
William Penn Highway
84.1 mi in
|
~1h 47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 89.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on PA 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bethlehem, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethlehem, PA before heading back.
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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