Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, PA
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Saylorsburg, PA
Michael Taccetta
Bethlehem, PA to Saylorsburg, PA is 24.3 miles and takes about 35m via PA-33, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick trip entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, ideal for a short excursion or an easy connection between towns. You'll mainly be on highway, so expect a straightforward drive without many detours. It’s a practical route for locals or visitors looking to travel between these two points efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA-33 | 17.3 mi | 21m |
| Easton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| William Penn Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Route 115 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Valley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fairview Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Saylorsburg, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn left onto East Union Boulevard
Turn left onto Maple Street
Turn left onto East Fairview Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Turn right onto Easton Avenue
Continue on William Penn Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto PA 33
Take the exit
Turn right onto Cherry Valley Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Route 115
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Fairview Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Navigation decision point
Merge onto PA 33 / PA-33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Saylorsburg on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a good stretch of 17.3 miles on PA-33 without needing to exit, allowing for a consistent pace. While primarily a highway experience, you'll also navigate sections of Easton Avenue and William Penn Highway, offering a slight variation in scenery and speed as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than winding exploration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA-33 and Easton Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Maple Street.
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 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Fairview Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Linden Street): Navigation decision point.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.3 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 (73%). Straightforward navigation.
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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