This 79.6-mile drive from Jermyn, PA to Bethlehem, PA takes approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a consistent, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $13. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path through Pennsylvania's Northeast region, this route is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a planned day trip without the need for an overnight stay. It offers a practical way to travel between these two Pennsylvania locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.4 miles from Jermyn, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
PA 33
24.8 mi
31m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
9.4 mi
11m
Keystone Shortway
8.5 mi
11m
Easton Avenue
4.4 mi
7m
I 84
2.3 mi
2m
Rushbrook Street
0.7 mi
1m
William Penn Highway
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
PA 33
— 24.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jermyn, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Franklin Street
49 ft·7 sec·Franklin Street
2
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.2 mi·20 sec·Washington Avenue
3
Turn right onto PA 107
0.7 mi·1 min·Rushbrook Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward US 6 West: Scranton
5
Merge onto US 6
9.4 mi·11 min·Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, MilfordUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
8
Merge onto I 84; I 380
2.3 mi·2 min·I 84; I 380
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
11
Merge onto I 80
8.5 mi·11 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 302AToward PA 33 South: SnydersvilleUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto PA 33
25 mi·31 min·PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward William Penn HighwayUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
0.6 mi·1 min·William Penn Highway
16
Continue on Easton Avenue
4.4 mi·7 min·Easton Avenue
17
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·Linden Street
18
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
With a quick 1 hour and 21-minute duration and a fuel cost of about $13, this 79.6-mile trip offers great flexibility. You can easily depart Jermyn, PA at your leisure, perhaps after a late breakfast, and arrive in Bethlehem, PA well before evening. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is short, you can decide on breaks as you go, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to local road signage, especially at intersections, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means frequent navigation adjustments are necessary.
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 39.4 miles from Jermyn, PA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.4 miles or 47m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jermyn, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jermyn, PA
This is one driving day of about 78.8 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Jermyn, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA 33 for about 24.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 47.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10.7 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
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 I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milfo...
6
11.6 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milfo...
6
14.8 mi into trip|~20m in|I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
6
38.4 mi into trip|~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
7
47.9 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 302A
Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.06 one way
$26.13 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.31
$28.62
premium
$4.93
$15.28
$30.56
diesel
$5.61
$17.40
$34.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.6
0
$8.27
$3.78
Efficient EV
19.7
0
$6.90
$3.15
EV Truck/SUV
31.5
0
$11.03
$5.04
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Jermyn, PA
Morning
in Jermyn on Sunday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bethlehem, PA
Morning
in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
9 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
1h 41m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
19 mi from route
~49 min detour
$10
near mile 48.9
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Park Closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entire 79.6 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local streets and roads, such as Washington Avenue and Rushbrook Street, rather than long stretches of open highway. Without a 'longest_stretch' specified, anticipate frequent turns and changes in speed as you move through towns and local areas. This driving profile suggests a more engaged experience behind the wheel, requiring constant attention to navigation and road conditions.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on PA 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 33 and I 380. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jermyn, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Milford and William Penn Highway.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 78.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on PA 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Bethlehem, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Bethlehem, PA before heading back.
