Origin
Spring Brook, PA
Afternoon in Spring Brook on Thursday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Brook, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Brook, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Spring Brook to Bethlehem covers 65.5 miles of Northeast Pennsylvania, typically taking about 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for this journey, keeping your travel costs quite manageable. By utilizing a mix of local roads like State Route 502, State Route 307, and the Scranton-Pocono Highway, you trade the monotony of a major interstate for a more direct local connection. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this route offers a straightforward path between the two regions without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of local roads, meaning your focus will be on maneuverability rather than maintaining cruising speeds. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive requires constant engagement with the road's curves and transitions. The personality of this trip is defined by its local character, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns that make up the 65.5-mile journey. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you off the major transit corridors and firmly on the regional road network.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,929 ft
356 ft
Total Climb
625 ft
Total Descent
1,809 ft
Highest Point
1,929 ft
~18.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,573 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 33 and I 380. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 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 64 miles you will encounter 10 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 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.6 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
33 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
33.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
PA 33
Merge onto PA 33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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 Spring Brook, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward William Penn Highway along the way.
William Penn Highway
58.3 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 33 | 24.8 mi | 31m |
| I 380 | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Easton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| PA 690 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| William Penn Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Route 307 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 33
— 24.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Brook, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 502
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 502
2
Turn right onto PA 690
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
PA 690
3
Turn right onto PA 307
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 307
4
Continue on PA 307
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Scranton-Pocono Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 380
6
Merge onto I 380
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 380
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
8
Merge onto I 80
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 302A
Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto PA 33
25 mi
·
31 min
·
PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward William Penn Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
13
Continue on Easton Avenue
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Easton Avenue
14
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
15
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Spring Brook, PA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Spring Brook, 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
$10.61 one way
$21.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 mph
36% chance
Live forecast
59°F
Belfast, PA
32 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
16 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 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Spring Brook, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 32 miles from Spring Brook, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.61 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 64 miles you will encounter 10 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 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.6 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Spring Brook, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward William Penn Highway along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 356 ft to 1,929 ft elevation with about 625 ft of total climbing.
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