Origin
Winfield, PA
Late night in Winfield on Friday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Winfield, 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
2h 18m
Distance
131.2 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winfield, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winfield, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westbranch Highway, PA 61 South, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.75 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.
Midpoint
65.6 miles from Winfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 131.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m 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 18m drive with frequent turns across 131.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westbranch Highway 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 Winfield, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Winfield, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westbranch Highway | — | — |
| PA 61 South | — | — |
| Market Street | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
| South Market Street | — | — |
| State Route 54 | — | — |
| Locust Gap Highway | — | — |
| Fairgrounds Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Westbranch Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on the route
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Westbranch Highway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Westbranch Highway
3
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 South: Sunbury
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 61 South: Sunbury
4
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
5
Turn right onto Market Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
6
Continue on State Street
10 mi
·
11 min
·
State Street
7
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
8
Turn right onto South Market Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
9
Continue on State Route 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
10
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
11
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
12
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
13
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
14
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
15
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
16
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
17
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
18
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
19
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
20
Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
21
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
22
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
24
Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
25
Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem
26
Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
27
Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Eighth Avenue
28
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
29
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
30
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
31
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
32
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
33
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65.6 miles from Winfield, PA, or about 1h 9m 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 29 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.6 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Winfield, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Winfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 131.2 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Winfield, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.6 mi from Winfield, PA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.6 miles from Winfield, 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
$21.75 one way
$43.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.82 | $47.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $25.44 | $50.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.97 | $57.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.78 | $6.30 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.48 | $5.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.37 | $8.40 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Late night in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
East Franklin, PA
66 mi in
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
8 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 18m 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 Winfield, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westbranch Highway, PA 61 South, Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.6 miles from Winfield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.75 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.
The drive from Winfield, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Winfield, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winfield, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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