Origin
Lawrence Park, PA
Night in Lawrence Park on Sunday
Local time
11:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence Park, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Drive Time
6h 16m
Distance
389 mi
626 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 3m
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6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 22m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence Park, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 389 miles and takes about 6h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Lake Road, Franklin Avenue, East 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.37 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
194.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 16m drive with frequent turns across 389 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
East Lake Road 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Franklin Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greengarden Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Bayfront Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Lake Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Lawrence Parkway
341 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lawrence Parkway
2
Turn left onto East Lake Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lake Road
3
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
4
Turn right onto East 12th Street
4.8 mi
·
10 min
·
East 12th Street
5
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Greengarden Boulevard
6
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Bayfront Parkway
7
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 80 East: Clarion
9
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
204 mi
·
3 hr 39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
11
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
3 sec
12
Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
13
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Factory Street
14
Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
15
Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
16
Continue on State Route 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
17
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
18
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
19
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
20
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
21
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
22
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
23
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
24
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
25
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
26
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
27
Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
28
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
29
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
30
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
31
Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
32
Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem
33
Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
34
Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Eighth Avenue
35
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
36
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
37
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
38
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
39
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 194.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, or about 3h 8m 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 86 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.5 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 18m
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 Lawrence Park, 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 Lawrence Park, PA
This is one driving day of about 389 miles and 6h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Lawrence Park, 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 194.5 mi from Lawrence Park, PA · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 194.5 miles from Lawrence Park, 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
$64.37 one way
$128.74 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $70.43 | $140.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $75.38 | $150.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $86.42 | $172.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.7 | 1 | $40.84 | $18.67 |
| Efficient EV | 97.3 | 1 | $34.04 | $15.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.6 | 1 | $54.46 | $24.90 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% 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
Night in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
11:07 PM
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
10 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
6h 16m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 389 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lake Road, Franklin Avenue, East 12th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 194.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawrence Park, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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