Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Morning in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Silver Spring, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
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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Silver Spring, PA
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Trip Overview
Bethlehem, PA to Silver Spring, PA is 65.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 47 minutes via PA-33 and US 209, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive across Pennsylvania. It's a manageable distance, making it a good option for a day trip or a relaxed start to a longer adventure. The route is primarily on highways but transitions to surface roads, so be prepared for a slight change in driving pace as you get closer to your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA-33 | 22 mi | 27m |
| Federal Road | 16.8 mi | 30m |
| US 209 | 11.5 mi | 18m |
| Milford Road | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| Easton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Raymondskill Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Marshalls Creek Bypass | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| William Penn Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
PA-33
— 22 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Silver Spring, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
367 ft
·
16 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn left onto East Union Boulevard
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Union Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Turn left onto East Fairview Street
452 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Fairview Street
5
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Linden Street
6
Turn right onto Easton Avenue
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Easton Avenue
7
Continue on William Penn Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
9
Merge onto PA 33
22 mi
·
27 min
·
PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 209
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 209
Toward US 209 North: Stroudsburg
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 209
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 209
Toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
12
Enter roundabout onto US 209
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Marshalls Creek Bypass
13
Continue on US 209
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshalls Creek Bypass
14
Continue on US 209
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Milford Road
15
Continue on US 209
17 mi
·
30 min
·
Federal Road
16
Turn left onto Raymondskill Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Raymondskill Road
17
Arrive at destination
Raymondskill Road
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 1 hour 47 minutes, this is easily a same-day trip. You could leave Bethlehem any time in the morning and still arrive with plenty of daylight. The fuel cost is estimated at $11, so fill up before you leave or at a convenient point along PA-33. Since there are no specified stops, you have the flexibility to add a break if needed, perhaps around the point where the highway portion ends. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition from PA-33 to Federal Road and US 209 for accurate navigation.
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 32.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 46m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Spring, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bethlehem, PA
This is one driving day of about 65.5 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Bethlehem, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA-33 for about 22 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maple Street
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Fairview Street
Turn left onto East Fairview Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Navigation decision point
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
7
28 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 209
Keep slight right at fork onto US 209 toward US 209 North: Stroudsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 209 North: Stroudsburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.86 one way
$21.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.89 | $23.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.70 | $25.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Silver Spring, PA
Morning in Silver Spring on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
20 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
1h 47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is split fairly evenly between highway and surface roads, with 51% of the route on highways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 22 miles on PA-33, which should feel like a good cruising segment. After that, the drive will transition to surface roads, likely involving more local traffic and intersections. Expect a mixed driving experience, not exclusively high-speed travel.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on PA-33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Maple Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 11 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22 miles on PA-33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Silver Spring, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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