Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Titusville, PA

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

Drive Time

6h 2m

Distance

294.6 mi

474 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 50m ★

6 AM

6h 3m

8 AM

6h 29m

10 AM

6h 12m

12 PM

6h 9m

3 PM

6h 13m

5 PM

6h 27m

8 PM

5h 55m

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

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city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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Titusville, PA

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Trip Overview

This 294.6-mile drive from Bethlehem to Titusville, Pennsylvania, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 6 hours to complete. With a fuel cost of approximately $49, it's an economical option for exploring parts of the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy' profile and 0% highway share. This suggests a more engaging, less direct journey, so factor in the full 6 hours for travel time, plus any brief stops. Given its character and distance, it's well-suited for a single day of driving, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

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

147.3 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	185.1 mi	3h 19m
Route 208	12.3 mi	18m
PA 36	9.5 mi	14m
Macarthur Road	7.4 mi	10m
Lehigh Drive	7 mi	9m
Hudson Drive	5.8 mi	8m
North 1st Avenue	4.6 mi	6m
Colonel Drake Highway	4.5 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 185.1 mi, about 3h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Linden Street

367 ft · 13 sec · Linden Street

Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Union Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto PA 378

2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward US 22 West: Allentown Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto US 22

3.2 mi · 4 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Toward PA 145 Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

241 ft · 9 sec

Toward PA 145 North Use the right lane.

Merge onto PA 145

4.5 mi · 7 min · MacArthur Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on PA 145

7.4 mi · 10 min · Macarthur Road

Continue on PA 145

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue

Continue on PA 145

0.4 mi · 33 sec · North Best Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 145

1.4 mi · 1 min · Riverview Drive

At end of road, turn left onto PA 248

7.0 mi · 9 min · Lehigh Drive

Turn left onto US 209

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 209

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Bankway Street

Continue on US 209

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

Toward US 209 South Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 209

0.9 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street

Continue on US 209

1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

Continue on US 209

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

Turn right onto US 209

123 ft · 1 sec · Lehigh Avenue

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 32 sec · Lehigh Street

Continue on US 209

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

Continue on US 209

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

Turn right onto PA 93

523 ft · 7 sec · Hudson Drive

Continue on State Route 93

2.8 mi · 3 min · Hunter Street

Continue on PA 93

5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

Continue on PA 93

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Broad Street

Continue on PA 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

Continue on PA 93

3.8 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

Continue on PA 93; PA 924

0.5 mi · 39 sec · North Broad Street

Turn straight onto PA 93

2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

Continue on PA 93

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

Continue on PA 93

3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

Continue on PA 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 80

185 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward US 322: Strattanville

Turn right onto US 322

4.0 mi · 5 min · Route 322

Continue on US 322

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on US 322

1.6 mi · 2 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

Continue on US 322

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Turn slight right onto US 322

4.6 mi · 6 min · North 1st Avenue

Turn right onto PA 208

0.4 mi · 35 sec · North School Street

Continue on PA 208

7.2 mi · 10 min · Route 208

Continue on PA 208

5.0 mi · 7 min · Route 208

Continue on PA 36

9.5 mi · 14 min · PA 36

Turn left onto US 62; PA 36

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Route 36 and 62

Turn right onto PA 36

4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway

Continue on PA 36

4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road

Continue on PA 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · East State Street

Continue on PA 27

2.6 mi · 3 min · Titusville Road

Continue on PA 27

1.1 mi · 2 min · Plank Road

Continue on PA 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue

Arrive at destination

PA 8; PA 27

Trip Plan

Starting your 294.6-mile trip from Bethlehem in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight for this 6-hour, turn-heavy drive. With a fuel cost of around $49 and a profile that suggests frequent turns, plan for a single, well-timed stop to refuel and stretch your legs. The route's local road nature means you'll be passing through various communities, so be mindful of speed limits and local traffic patterns. Given it's a one-day trip, you have flexibility, but staying aware of your surroundings and keeping navigation handy will be key to a smooth experience.

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 147.3 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 3h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.1 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 65 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 147.3 miles or 3h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Titusville, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Bethlehem, PA

This is one driving day of about 294.6 miles and 6h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Bethlehem, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 185.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellefonte, PA

147 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

City of Scranton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefonte, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.3 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 185.1 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 29.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 West: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 22 West: Allentown

7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward PA 145

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 145

7.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 145 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward PA 145 North

7.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | PA 145 / MacArthur Road

Merge onto PA 145 / MacArthur Road

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

Use the right lane.

29.5 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 209 / Bridge Street

Turn left onto US 209 / Bridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.84 one way

$97.68 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$53.49	$106.98
premium	$4.93	$57.13	$114.27
diesel	$5.61	$65.04	$130.09

Estimated Tolls: $0.23

Lehigh Valley Thruway (3.2 mi) $0.23

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

$49

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	88.4	1	$30.93	$14.14
Efficient EV	73.7	0	$25.78	$11.78
EV Truck/SUV	117.8	1	$41.24	$18.85

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Morning in Bethlehem on Sunday

Local time

8:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Titusville, PA

Morning in Titusville on Sunday

Local time

8:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°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 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 2m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this 294.6-mile journey. With no highway miles, you'll be navigating predominantly local roads, including segments of East Union Boulevard and Bethlehem Spur Route, before merging onto US 22 West. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be experiencing a more varied driving experience, with frequent changes in direction and likely varying speed limits. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, the 'turn-heavy' description implies consistent engagement with the road, making it a drive where you'll be actively steering and navigating for much of the 6-hour duration.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 185.1 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 294.6 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 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Bethlehem, PA

Full guide →

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 6h 2m. Total distance: 294.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 185.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.23 in tolls one way, starting with Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Titusville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Titusville, PA before the return drive.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

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Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bethlehem, PA

Titusville, PA

Same local time

11 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 2m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Bethlehem, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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