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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Wind Gap, PA

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

Drive Time

29m

Distance

19.3 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Wind Gap, PA

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Trip Overview

Bethlehem, PA to Wind Gap, PA is 19.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes via PA-33, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, ideal for a quick transit or a brief excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making for an easy journey. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
PA-33 11.9 mi 13m
Easton Avenue 4.4 mi 7m
Broadway 1 mi 2m
William Penn Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Linden Street 0.3 mi <1m
Maple Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Fairview Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Union Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: PA-33 — 11.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Wind Gap, 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

12 mi · 13 min · PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward PA 512: Wind Gap Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn slight right onto PA 512

1.0 mi · 2 min · Broadway
12

Turn right onto East Center Street

85 ft · 3 sec · East Center Street
13

Arrive at destination

East Center Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18 — 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
6
18 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward PA 512: Wind Gap

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 512: Wind Gap

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.20 one way

$6.40 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.50 $7.01
premium $4.93 $3.74 $7.49
diesel $5.61 $4.26 $8.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.24

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Afternoon in Bethlehem on Sunday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wind Gap, PA

Afternoon in Wind Gap on Sunday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

29m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 11.9 miles on PA-33, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The route transitions from Easton Avenue to Broadway, suggesting a shift from more local thoroughfares to potentially busier main streets as you approach your destination. Expect a modern, efficient driving experience with minimal interruptions for most of the 29-minute duration.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on PA-33.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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.

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 29m 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.9 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 — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wind Gap, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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