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Trip from Midland, PA to Bethlehem, PA

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Drive Time

6h 31m

Distance

326.5 mi

525 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 20m ★
6 AM
6h 32m
8 AM
6h 56m
10 AM
6h 40m
12 PM
6h 38m
3 PM
6h 42m
5 PM
6h 55m
8 PM
6h 24m

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

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Midland, PA

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city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Midland, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 326.5 miles and takes about 6h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 198.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.13 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

163.2 miles from Midland, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 6h 31m highway drive covering 326.5 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 198.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 198.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near PA 68.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 326.5 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 9.7 miles (PA 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (PA 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

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

7
9.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | PA 68

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68 toward Rochester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Rochester
7
10.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | PA 51

Take the exit onto PA 51 toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh
8
22.1 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

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 I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
9
312.2 mi into trip | ~6h 10m 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...
8
322.7 mi into trip | ~6h 24m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Midland, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg and Marysville.

Patp: Youngstown Ohio

22.1 mi in | ~38m

Harrisburg

22.1 mi in | ~38m

Marysville

237 mi in | ~4h 40m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 198.7 mi 3h 37m
William Penn Highway 42.8 mi 50m
American Legion Memorial Highway 22.5 mi 27m
I 81 12.7 mi 15m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 10.3 mi 14m
78th Division Highway 7.6 mi 8m
Midland Beaver Road 6.2 mi 12m
Freedom Crider Road 4.4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 198.7 mi, about 3h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 12th Street

49 ft · 10 sec · 12th Street
2

Turn left onto PA 68; PA 168

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Midland Avenue
3

Continue on PA 68; PA 168

6.2 mi · 12 min · Midland Beaver Road
4

Continue on PA 68

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
5

Continue on PA 68

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Avenue
6

Continue on PA 68

1.5 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68

0.4 mi · 37 sec · PA 68
Toward Rochester Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto PA 51

3.4 mi · 4 min · PA 51
Toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn left onto Crows Run Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road
10

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Freedom Crider Road
11

Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

102 ft · 1 sec · Freedom Crider Road
12

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road
13

Continue on Freedom Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto US 19

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Perry Highway
Use the right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
18

Merge onto I 76; PATP

199 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
19

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on US 11

1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
23

Merge onto I 81

13 mi · 15 min · I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
26

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec
27

Merge onto I 81

0.7 mi · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on I 81

3.4 mi · 4 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
29

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

19 mi · 22 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 45 sec
Exit 89 Toward I 78 East: Allentown
31

Continue on I 78

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway
32

Continue on I 78; US 22

43 mi · 50 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

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 163.2 miles from Midland, PA, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.7 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 163.2 miles or 3h 15m 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 17m

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 Midland, 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 Midland, PA

This is one driving day of about 326.5 miles and 6h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Midland, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 198.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 163.2 mi from Midland, PA · 3h 15m into the drive

city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

163 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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 163.2 miles from Midland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 198.7 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.13 one way

$108.26 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $59.28 $118.57
premium $4.93 $63.32 $126.64
diesel $5.61 $72.09 $144.17

Estimated Tolls: $26.55

Pennsylvania Turnpike (198.7 mi) $25.83
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

$54

Tolls

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$106–$131

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98 1 $34.28 $15.67
Efficient EV 81.6 0 $28.57 $13.06
EV Truck/SUV 130.6 1 $45.71 $20.90

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Midland, PA

Late night in Midland on Wednesday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 7 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Bethlehem, PA

Late night in Bethlehem on Wednesday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 31m 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 Midland, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 326.5 miles and takes about 6h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.2 miles from Midland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.13 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 326.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (PA 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (PA 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Midland, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg and Marysville.

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