Trip from Greenwood, PA to Bethlehem, PA

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Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

207.2 mi

334 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 56m ★

6 AM

4h 9m

8 AM

4h 35m

10 AM

4h 18m

12 PM

4h 16m

3 PM

4h 20m

5 PM

4h 34m

8 PM

4h 1m

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

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Greenwood, PA

Haneul Trac

city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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Trip Overview

This 207.2-mile journey from Greenwood to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, will take approximately 4 hours and 9 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Keystone Shortway, I-99, and the William Penn Highway, this route offers a manageable single-day adventure. With a fuel cost estimated at $34, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Northeast region. The drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, suggesting a pace that allows for appreciating the scenery as you go. Given its duration and character, this trip is well-suited as a day trip, though you could easily extend it with an overnight stop if desired.

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

103.6 miles from Greenwood, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 207.2-mile trip, with only 28% of the route on highways. While you'll experience stretches on the Keystone Shortway, I-99, and William Penn Highway, the overall feel is more about navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 63.4 miles on the Keystone Shortway. This blend means you'll have opportunities for both faster travel and more winding, engaging driving as you transition between different road types. The road's personality shifts, offering a dynamic experience behind the wheel.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 40 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 63.4 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 50.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 207.2 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 50.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 193 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

50.1 mi into trip | ~57m in

Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

193 mi into trip | ~3h 47m 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...

203.3 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in

Take the exit toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

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 PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville...

203.5 mi into trip | ~4h 2m 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

205.5 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Take the exit toward Eighth Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward Eighth Avenue

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Greenwood, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Washingtonville and Lvi Airport.

Washingtonville

113.8 mi in | ~2h 6m

Lvi Airport

193 mi in | ~3h 47m | via US 22

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	63.4 mi	1h 8m
I 99	46.9 mi	52m
William Penn Highway	21.6 mi	26m
State Route 54	11.1 mi	13m
Center Avenue	10.6 mi	12m
Lehigh Valley Thruway	10.3 mi	14m
Elysburg Road	9.7 mi	11m
Sunbury Road	9.4 mi	11m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 63.4 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Harvard Lane

133 ft · 8 sec · Harvard Lane

Turn right onto US 220 Business; PA 764

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

Turn right onto PA 764

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

Merge onto I 99; US 220

31 mi · 32 min · I 99; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 220; US 322

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220

12 mi · 14 min · I 99; US 220

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 80; US 220

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

Turn slight left

79 ft · 2 sec

Turn right onto PA 54

2.9 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 54

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Factory Street

Continue on PA 54

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

Turn left onto PA 54

9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 54

11 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

Continue on PA 901

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Locust Gap Highway

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

Continue on PA 901

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

Continue on PA 901

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street

Turn right onto PA 901

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

Turn right onto PA 901

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

Continue on PA 901

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

Turn left onto PA 183

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street

Turn right onto PA 61

493 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

2.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Street

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

Merge onto I 78; US 22

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight lane.

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.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on PA 378

1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Exit 2 Toward Eighth Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

Turn left onto Center Street

423 ft · 11 sec · Center Street

Turn right onto East Goepp Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Goepp Street

Turn right onto Linden Street

57 ft · 1 sec · Linden Street

Arrive at destination

Linden Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour, 9-minute drive, consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any spontaneous stops. The total fuel cost is estimated at $34, so plan accordingly. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest stretch without a significant break is 63.4 miles on the Keystone Shortway, so be mindful of your fuel and rest needs before embarking on that segment. Given the turn-heavy nature of this route, staying alert and enjoying the local scenery will make the 207.2 miles fly by.

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 103.6 miles from Greenwood, PA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.6 miles or 1h 55m 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 18m

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 Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, PA

This is one driving day of about 207.2 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenwood, 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 63.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.6 mi from Greenwood, PA · 1h 55m into the drive

city in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

104 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.6 miles from Greenwood, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 157.2

Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

View on nps.gov

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.35 one way

$68.70 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$37.62	$75.24
premium	$4.93	$40.18	$80.37
diesel	$5.61	$45.75	$91.49

Estimated Tolls: $0.72

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

$34

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Milton, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Tilghman Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

URBN Flavourhaus Lamar - Tesla Supercharger

Mill Hall, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Kutztown, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Golden Key Rd

Kutztown, PA

IONNA

10 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Altoona, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

State College, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Weis Markets - Tesla Supercharger

Bellefonte, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 9 Electrify America: 3 eVgo Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 IONNA: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.2	0	$21.76	$9.95
Efficient EV	51.8	0	$18.13	$8.29
EV Truck/SUV	82.9	1	$29.01	$13.26

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Greenwood, PA

Late night in Greenwood on Wednesday

Local time

1:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethlehem, PA

Late night in Bethlehem on Wednesday

Local time

1:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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 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 9m 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 Greenwood, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 207.2 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 99, William Penn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 103.6 miles from Greenwood, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.35 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.

Between Greenwood, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Washingtonville and Lvi Airport.

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Trip from Greenwood, PA to Bethlehem, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bethlehem, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Greenwood, PA

Bethlehem, PA

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 9m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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