Trip from Bethlehem, PA to North East, PA

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

Drive Time

7h 13m

Distance

340.3 mi

548 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

7h 2m ★

6 AM

7h 13m

8 AM

7h 35m

10 AM

7h 21m

12 PM

7h 19m

3 PM

7h 22m

5 PM

7h 34m

8 PM

7h 7m

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

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Bethlehem, PA

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North East, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to North East, PA covers 340.3 miles and takes about 7h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, William Flinn Highway, Route 208 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.42 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

170.1 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	185.1 mi	3h 19m
William Flinn Highway	14.7 mi	20m
Route 208	12.3 mi	18m
PA 36	9.5 mi	14m
PA-89	8.4 mi	12m
Macarthur Road	7.4 mi	10m
Lehigh Drive	7 mi	9m
Hudson Drive	5.8 mi	8m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and North East, 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

1.5 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue

Turn slight right onto PA 8

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Spring Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on PA 8

3.0 mi · 4 min · Hydetown Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 8

4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway

Continue on PA 8

1.6 mi · 2 min · Erie Street

Continue on PA 8

7.8 mi · 10 min · William Flinn Highway

Continue on PA 8

3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road

Continue on US 6; PA 8

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 8

2.3 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway

Continue on PA 8

5.2 mi · 7 min · Smiley Hill Road

Continue on PA 8; PA 89

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 8; PA 89

1.4 mi · 2 min · PA-8/PA-89

Continue on PA 89

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Station Road

Continue on PA 89

8.4 mi · 12 min · PA-89

Continue on PA 89

3.8 mi · 5 min · Station Road

Continue on PA 89

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Lake Street

Turn right onto US 20

252 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto Vine Street

165 ft · 8 sec · Vine Street

Turn right

217 ft · 15 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 170.1 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 3h 27m 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 75 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 170.1 miles or 3h 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North East, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bethlehem, PA

This is one driving day of about 340.3 miles and 7h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Bethlehem, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clearfield, PA

170 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellsville, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.1 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.

Top Restaurant

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 194.5

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 194.5

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 72.9

Nescopeck, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 194.5

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 218.8

Falls Creek, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 48.6

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 48.6

Hazle Township, Pennsylvania

+18333994638

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 218.8

DuBois, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 48.6

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 24.3

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 291.7

Titusville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+18146761733

Visit website

Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

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

$56.42 one way

$112.83 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$61.79	$123.58
premium	$4.93	$66.00	$131.99
diesel	$5.61	$75.13	$150.27

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

$56

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tilghman Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger

Drums, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Ruby Tuesday - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomsburg, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bethlehem Ford

Bethlehem, PA

RED_E

4 DCFC

Brixmor Village West (Allentown, PA)

Allentown, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Sheetz 213 Bloomsburg PA

Bloomsburg, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 EV Connect: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 Electrify America: 2 SWTCH: 1 RED_E: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	102.1	1	$35.73	$16.33
Efficient EV	85.1	0	$29.78	$13.61
EV Truck/SUV	136.1	1	$47.64	$21.78

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% 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

6:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North East, PA

Morning in North East on Sunday

Local time

6:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Clearfield, PA

170 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

9 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

7h 13m 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?

340.3 mi in 7h 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

73 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 22 significant decision points across 340.3 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 13m. Total distance: 340.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

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 North East, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at North East, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. 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

Farm Table Restaurant

Farm Table Restaurant

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

Centre County Rest Area Westbound

Montour County Rest Area Westbound

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

TA

TA

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Jefferson County Rest Area Eastbound

Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound

Centre County Rest Area Eastbound

Onvo Travel Plaza

Zachrich Trucking Inc

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Sapp Brothers Travel Center

Clinton County Rest Area Westbound

Montour County Rest Area Eastbound

Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound

Columbia County Rest Area Westbound

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

TA

TA

Jefferson County Rest Area Westbound

Rest Area

Clarion Service Plaza

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad

Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bethlehem, PA

North East, PA

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 13m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

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?

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