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Trip from Bangor, PA to Bethlehem, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

21.3 mi

34 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

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borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Bangor, PA

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city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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Trip Overview

Bangor, PA to Bethlehem, PA is 21.3 miles and takes about 35 minutes via PA-33, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a mix of highway driving and local roads as you make your way through the Lehigh Valley. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick day trip or as a segment of a larger journey through the region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
PA-33 6.1 mi 7m
Bangor Road 4.8 mi 8m
Easton Avenue 4.4 mi 7m
Washington Boulevard 2.9 mi 5m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
South 1st Street 0.6 mi 1m
William Penn Highway 0.6 mi 1m
Linden Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: PA-33 — 6.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 191

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 1st Street
2

Continue on PA 191

2.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Boulevard
3

Continue on PA 191

4.8 mi · 8 min · Bangor Road
4

Continue on PA 191

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Sullivan Trail
5

Continue on PA 191

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
6

Turn right onto PA 191

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Industrial Boulevard
7

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward PA 33 South: Easton
8

Merge onto PA 33

6.1 mi · 7 min · PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward William Penn Highway Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto William Penn Highway

0.6 mi · 1 min · William Penn Highway
11

Continue on Easton Avenue

4.4 mi · 7 min · Easton Avenue
12

Turn left onto Linden Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Linden Street
13

Arrive at destination

Linden Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
9.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | PA 191 / Industrial Boulevard

Turn right onto PA 191 / Industrial Boulevard

Navigation decision point

6
9.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Turn left toward PA 33 South: Easton

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward PA 33 South: Easton
5
9.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | PA 33 / PA-33

Merge onto PA 33 / PA-33

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.7 mi into trip | ~25m 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
3
21 mi into trip | ~34m in | Linden Street

Turn left onto Linden Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.53 one way

$7.06 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.87 $7.74
premium $4.93 $4.13 $8.26
diesel $5.61 $4.70 $9.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
EV Truck/SUV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Bangor, PA

Morning in Bangor on Sunday

Local time

10:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Rain Showers

N 5 to 15 mph 97% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Bethlehem, PA

Morning in Bethlehem on Sunday

Local time

10:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Rain Showers Likely

SE 5 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

3 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

35m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized by frequent turns, with about 28% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter stretches on PA-33, Bangor Road, and Easton Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is about 6.1 miles on PA-33, offering a brief period of consistent speed. The road's personality shifts from more open highway driving to more localized streets as you approach your destination, requiring your attention to navigate turns and traffic.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on PA-33.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near PA 191 / Industrial Boulevard.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (PA 191 / Industrial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.6 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Bangor, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward William Penn Highway along the way.

William Penn Highway

15.7 mi in | ~25m

About the Cities

Starting in Bangor, PA

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Bangor is a city in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is 74 miles (119 km) west of New York City and 87 miles (140 km) north of Philadelphia.

Arriving in Bethlehem, PA

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Bethlehem is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Easton, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania. In the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem borders Nazareth to its northwest, Allentown to its west, Hellertown to its southeast, and Easton to its east. The city is about 70 miles (110 km) north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and about 80 miles (130 km) west of New York City, the nation's largest city.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on PA-33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (PA 191 / Industrial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.6 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethlehem, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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