Origin
Indian Mountain Lake, PA
Night in Indian Mountain Lake on Friday
Local time
9:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indian Mountain Lake, 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 1m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indian Mountain Lake, PA
Jer Rey
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 38-mile drive from Indian Mountain Lake to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, can be completed in just over an hour, making it an ideal day trip. The route primarily utilizes PA 33 and PA 115, with a significant portion on Easton Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of around $6, this highway-focused journey is efficient and budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are located in Pennsylvania's Northeast region, so you won't be transitioning between vastly different landscapes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach Bethlehem with plenty of time to explore or return.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 38 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience for about 80% of this 38-mile trip. You'll spend a good amount of time on PA 33, including a continuous stretch of 16.9 miles, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions to PA 115 and then Easton Avenue, which might introduce more local traffic or varied speed limits as you approach Bethlehem. While not overly complex, the road's personality is defined by its highway focus, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic meandering.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 33 and PA 115. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Grove Lane.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Grove Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 209): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Grove Lane
Turn right onto Grove Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Mountain Road
Turn left onto Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 209
Enter roundabout onto US 209
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
PA 33
Merge onto PA 33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
32.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward William Penn Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward William Penn Highway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Indian Mountain Lake, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward William Penn Highway along the way.
William Penn Highway
32.4 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 33 | 16.9 mi | 20m |
| PA 115 | 8 mi | 12m |
| Easton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Old Route 115 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| US 209 | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Mountain Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| William Penn Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Highridge Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 33
— 16.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Mountain Lake, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on this road
123 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Highridge Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Highridge Road
3
Turn right onto Grove Lane
403 ft
·
23 sec
·
Grove Lane
4
Turn left onto Mountain Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
5
Turn left onto Lookout Drive
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lookout Drive
6
Turn right onto Mountain Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Road
7
Turn right onto PA 115
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 115
8
Enter roundabout onto US 209
265 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 209
9
Continue on US 209
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 209
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
11
Turn straight onto Old Route 115
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Route 115
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
13
Merge onto PA 33
17 mi
·
20 min
·
PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward William Penn Highway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
16
Continue on Easton Avenue
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Easton Avenue
17
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
18
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Indian Mountain Lake, PA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Indian Mountain Lake, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Night in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
9:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Belfast, PA
19 mi in
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
17 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 1m 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 Indian Mountain Lake, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 38 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 33, PA 115, Easton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Indian Mountain Lake, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.30 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Grove Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 209): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Indian Mountain Lake, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward William Penn Highway along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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