Origin
Lehigh, PA
Morning in Lehigh on Friday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehigh, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
58.1 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehigh, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
This 58.1-mile drive from Lehigh to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward 1 hour and 23-minute journey. Primarily utilizing PA 33, I-380, and the Keystone Shortway, this route is best suited for a single day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The highway-focused profile means you'll be covering ground efficiently, making it ideal if you're looking for a quick transition between these two locations. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 58.1-mile route, with 63% of the drive taking place on major roadways like PA 33 and I-380. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.8 miles on PA 33, allowing for consistent speed. While it's not a winding scenic byway, the efficiency of the highway system means you'll be making good time. The road character remains largely consistent, prioritizing direct travel over varied landscapes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 24.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 33 and I 380. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.7 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 80 / Keystone Shortway
Merge onto I 80 / Keystone Shortway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
27.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 302A
Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
PA 33
Merge onto PA 33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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 Lehigh, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward William Penn Highway along the way.
William Penn Highway
52.4 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 33 | 24.8 mi | 31m |
| I 380 | 12 mi | 13m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Easton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Lehigh Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| William Penn Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 33
— 24.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehigh, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on this road
60 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Lehigh Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehigh Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 507
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
5
Merge onto I 380
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 380
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
7
Merge onto I 80
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 302A
Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto PA 33
25 mi
·
31 min
·
PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward William Penn Highway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
12
Continue on Easton Avenue
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Easton Avenue
13
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
14
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Lehigh, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Lehigh, 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
$9.63 one way
$19.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Bangor, PA
29 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
2 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 23m 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 Lehigh, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 33, I 380, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 miles from Lehigh, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.7 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lehigh, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward William Penn Highway along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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