Origin
Johnsonburg, PA
Afternoon in Johnsonburg on Saturday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnsonburg, 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
4h 43m
Distance
232.3 mi
374 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
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.
Johnsonburg, PA
Jack Pace
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Johnsonburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 232.3 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 Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, State Route 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.51 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
116.2 miles from Johnsonburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 103.7 mi | 1h 51m |
| 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 |
| Mahaffey Grampian Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Elysburg Road | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 103.7 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonburg, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Johnsonburg Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnsonburg Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Hillman Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Hillman Road
3
Turn straight onto PA 36
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
PA 36
4
Continue on US 219
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
5
Continue on US 219
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
1st Street
6
Continue on PA 879
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Road
7
Continue on PA 879
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Highway
8
Continue on PA 879
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Curwensville Grampain Highway
9
Continue on PA 879
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearfield Curwensville Highway
10
Turn right onto PA 879
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Clearfield Shawville Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
12
Merge onto I 80
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
14
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
2 sec
15
Turn right onto PA 54
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Factory Street
17
Continue on PA 54
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
18
Turn left onto PA 54
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
20
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
21
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
22
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
23
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
24
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
25
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
26
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
27
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
28
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
29
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on PA 61
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
32
Merge onto I 78; US 22
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
33
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.
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Use the slight right lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on PA 378
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
38
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
39
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
40
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
41
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
42
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
43
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
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 116.2 miles from Johnsonburg, PA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.7 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 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.2 miles or 2h 16m 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 47m
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 Johnsonburg, 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 Johnsonburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 232.3 miles and 4h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Johnsonburg, 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 103.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 116.2 miles from Johnsonburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.7 miles.
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 215 decision points cluster between mile 138.9 and 230.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
138.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
9
218.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 22m 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...
7
228.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m 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...
8
228.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m 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
7
230.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.51 one way
$77.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $42.18 | $84.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $45.05 | $90.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.29 | $102.58 |
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
$39
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.39 | $11.15 |
| Efficient EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.33 | $9.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.9 | 1 | $32.52 | $14.87 |
Gas CO2
81 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
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
4:30 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
14 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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
232.3 mi in 4h 43m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 138.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 232.3 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 138.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.1 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 228.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Johnsonburg, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Washingtonville and Lvi Airport.
Washingtonville
138.9 mi in
|
~2h 41m
Lvi Airport
218.1 mi in
|
~4h 22m
|
via US 22
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 43m. Total distance: 232.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.72 in tolls one way, starting with Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 138.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.1 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 228.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Bethlehem, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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