Origin
Park Forest Village, PA
Afternoon in Park Forest Village on Thursday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Forest Village, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
175.8 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Forest Village, PA
Colwyn Davis
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Park Forest Village, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 175.8 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Atherton Street, Valley Vista Drive, I 99 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.9 miles from Park Forest Village, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 175.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 175.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Atherton Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Park Forest Village, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 2h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Park Forest Village, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Atherton Street | — | — |
| Valley Vista Drive | — | — |
| I 99 North | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| PA 54 | — | — |
| Continental Boulevard | — | — |
| Factory Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Atherton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest Village, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Douglas Drive
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Douglas Drive
2
Turn left onto North Atherton Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Atherton Street
3
Turn right onto Valley Vista Drive
492 ft
·
11 sec
·
Valley Vista Drive
4
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
7
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
8
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
10
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
3 sec
11
Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
12
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Factory Street
13
Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
14
Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
15
Continue on State Route 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
16
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
17
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
18
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
19
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
20
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
21
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
22
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
23
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
24
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
25
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
26
Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
28
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
29
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
30
Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
31
Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem
32
Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
33
Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Eighth Avenue
34
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
35
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
36
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
37
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
38
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.9 miles from Park Forest Village, PA, or about 1h 29m 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 39 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.9 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
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 Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village, PA
This is one driving day of about 175.8 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Park Forest Village, 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 87.9 mi from Park Forest Village, PA · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.9 miles from Park Forest Village, 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
$29.15 one way
$58.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $31.92 | $63.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $34.09 | $68.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.81 | $77.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.46 | $8.44 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.38 | $7.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.3 | 0 | $24.61 | $11.25 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Thursday
Local time
4:29 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
11 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
2h 59m 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 Park Forest Village, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 175.8 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Atherton Street, Valley Vista Drive, I 99 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.9 miles from Park Forest Village, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.15 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Park Forest Village, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 2h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Park Forest Village, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Park Forest Village, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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