Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Snyder, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 18m

Distance

247.5 mi

398 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 5m ★

6 AM

5h 19m

8 AM

5h 45m

10 AM

5h 28m

12 PM

5h 25m

3 PM

5h 29m

5 PM

5h 44m

8 PM

5h 11m

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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Snyder, PA

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Trip Overview

Bethlehem, PA to Snyder, PA is 247.5 miles and takes about 5h 18m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, and I 81, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across the state of Pennsylvania, from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed drive that balances faster highway travel with other road types. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is well-suited for a straightforward journey, making it a practical choice if you're looking to get from point A to point B efficiently within the state.

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

123.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	81.1 mi	1h 29m
William Penn Highway	56 mi	1h 9m
I 81	36.6 mi	44m
Clear Shade Drive	10.5 mi	14m
Eichler Road	10.5 mi	15m
Lehigh Valley Thruway	9.8 mi	13m
Harold Avenue	9.1 mi	14m
78th Division Highway	7.6 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 81.1 mi, about 1h 29m

Traffic on I-81

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,785 veh/hr typical

Quietest

1 AM

~380 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Snyder, 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

9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 78; US 22

43 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 78; US 22

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Exit 1B Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 81

37 mi · 44 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

201 ft · 7 sec

Toward US 11 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76, PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Toward Altoona, Johnstown Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 220 BUS

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Business 220

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Merge onto I 99; US 220

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 99; US 220

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna

Turn straight onto PA 56

3.8 mi · 5 min · Quaker Valley Road

Continue on PA 56

10 mi · 15 min · Eichler Road

Continue on PA 56

11 mi · 14 min · Clear Shade Drive

Continue on PA 56

3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

146 ft · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue

Continue on Scalp Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

Continue on Bedford Street

3.2 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street

Continue on PA 271

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Clinton Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

Turn right onto PA 56; PA 403

0.5 mi · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

Turn left onto PA 56; PA 403

1.2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

At end of road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Laurel Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto PA 56

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Strayer Street

Continue on PA 56

9.1 mi · 14 min · Harold Avenue

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 22 West: Blairsville

Merge onto US 22

13 mi · 17 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward PA 217: Blairsville

Turn right

129 ft · 6 sec

Toward PA 217 North

Turn right onto PA 217

0.6 mi · 1 min · PA 217

Turn slight left onto Newport Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Newport Road

Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

44 ft · 2 sec · Lakeview Drive

Arrive at destination

Lakeview Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 5h 18m estimated drive time, departing Bethlehem, PA in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Snyder, PA with daylight to spare. With only one stop recommended, plan this break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or during a transition between major highways. Pay attention to fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 81.1-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. This route is manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility in your departure time and stop duration.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 123.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 2h 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.1 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 54 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123.7 miles or 2h 32m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Snyder, 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 247.5 miles and 5h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 81.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Martinsburg, PA

124 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

Hershey, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chambersburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

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 31

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 185.1 — 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

102.1 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

102.3 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 11 South

103.8 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

185.1 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in

Take the exit toward Altoona, Johnstown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Altoona, Johnstown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.46 one way

$78.93 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$43.67	$87.35
premium	$4.81	$46.85	$93.70
diesel	$4.80	$46.73	$93.47

Estimated Tolls: $11.23

Pennsylvania Turnpike (81.1 mi) $10.54

Lehigh Valley Thruway (9.8 mi) $0.69

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

$39

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.3	0	$25.99	$11.88
Efficient EV	61.9	0	$21.66	$9.90
EV Truck/SUV	99	1	$34.65	$15.84

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 Jul 18, 2026

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Late night in Bethlehem on Monday

Local time

5:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Smoke

SW 0 to 15 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:54AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 18 at 2:13AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Snyder, PA

Late night in Snyder on Monday

Local time

5:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Patchy Smoke then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 6 to 14 mph 74% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:54AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 18 at 2:13AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

82°F

Martinsburg, PA

124 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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 18m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 59.7

Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

View on nps.gov

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 102.4

View on nps.gov

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 221.9

View on nps.gov

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 213.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 49% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the William Penn Highway, and I 81, providing a varied feel to the drive. The longest uninterrupted section is 81.1 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, suggesting a period of consistent, faster travel. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift between these different road types, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and road conditions.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

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

Longest single stretch: 81.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 247.5 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 102.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,696 ft 306 ft

Total Climb

1,941 ft

Total Descent

1,296 ft

Highest Point

1,696 ft

~212.1 mi in

Elevation Range

1,389 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bethlehem, PA and Snyder, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Altoona, Johnstown and Cessna.

Middlesex

102.1 mi in | ~2h 6m

Patp

103.3 mi in | ~2h 9m

Altoona

185.1 mi in | ~3h 40m

Johnstown

185.1 mi in | ~3h 40m

Cessna

188.6 mi in | ~3h 45m

About the Cities

Starting in Bethlehem, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1741

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.

Top landmarks

• Bethlehem Waterworks — pump-powered public water supply
• Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District — complex of the oldest surviving buildings in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Cathedral Church of the Nativity — church in Pennsylvania, United States

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 5h 18m. Total distance: 247.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 81.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $11.23 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. 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.

Yes — we found about 22 rest areas or service plazas 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.

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 Snyder, 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. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Johnstown Flood National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Snyder, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Snyder, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-81

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

South Midway Service Plaza

North Midway Service Plaza

Blue Mountain Service Plaza

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Petro Stopping Centers

Flying J Travel Center

Sideling Hill Service Plaza

Rest Area

TA

Love's Travel Stop

ONE9 Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Cumberland Valley Service Plaza

Service Plaza

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Rest Area

Sheetz

Love's Travel Stop

Allentown Service Plaza

Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bethlehem, PA

Snyder, PA

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 18m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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?

Are there national parks near this route?

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

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