Origin
Gilpin, PA
Morning in Gilpin on Wednesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gilpin, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 43m
Distance
273.6 mi
440 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 30m
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6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 53m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilpin, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gilpin, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 273.6 miles and takes about 4h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Gilpin Street, West Mahoning Street, Hampton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.36 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
136.8 miles from Gilpin, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 43m drive with frequent turns across 273.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Gilpin Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gilpin, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Gilpin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Mahoning Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hampton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ridge Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sykes Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blinker Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East DuBois Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Gilpin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilpin, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
2
Turn left onto South Gilpin Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Gilpin Street
3
Turn right onto West Mahoning Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Mahoning Street
4
Turn left onto Hampton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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Hampton Avenue
5
Continue on Ridge Avenue
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Ridge Avenue
6
Turn left onto Sykes Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sykes Street
7
Continue on Blinker Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Blinker Parkway
8
Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
522 ft
·
11 sec
·
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
9
Turn left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East DuBois Avenue
11
Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bee Line Highway
12
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
123 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
·
Keystone Shortway
14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
15
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
3 sec
16
Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
17
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Factory Street
18
Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
19
Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
20
Continue on State Route 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
21
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
22
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
23
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
24
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
25
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
26
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
27
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
28
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
29
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
30
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
31
Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
33
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
34
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
35
Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
36
Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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PA 378 South: Bethlehem
37
Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
38
Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Eighth Avenue
39
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
40
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
41
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
42
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
43
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 136.8 miles from Gilpin, PA, or about 2h 21m 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.8 miles or 2h 21m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gilpin, 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 Gilpin, PA
This is one driving day of about 273.6 miles and 4h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gilpin, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.8 mi from Gilpin, PA · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 136.8 miles from Gilpin, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$45.36 one way
$90.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $49.68 | $99.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $53.06 | $106.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.41 | $120.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.73 | $13.13 |
| Efficient EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.94 | $10.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.30 | $17.51 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Bethlehem, PA
Morning in Bethlehem on Wednesday
Local time
6:29 AM
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
4 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
4h 43m 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 Gilpin, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 273.6 miles and takes about 4h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Gilpin Street, West Mahoning Street, Hampton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.8 miles from Gilpin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.36 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 straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gilpin, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gilpin, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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