Origin
Jessup, PA
Afternoon in Jessup on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jessup, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
73.8 mi
119 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jessup, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
Jessup, PA to Bethlehem, PA is 73.8 miles and takes about 1h 35m via PA 33 and I-380, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. With a high percentage of highway travel, this route is designed for efficiency, making it a solid choice if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a quick connector rather than an extensive scenic journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from Jessup, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 33 | 24.8 mi | 31m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Governor Robert P. Casey Highway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Easton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| I 84 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| William Penn Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Moosic Lake Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 33
— 24.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jessup, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Church Street
74 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto PA 247
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Grassy Island Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 247
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hill Street
4
Continue on PA 247
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Moosic Lake Road
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 6 West: Scranton
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 6
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
9
Merge onto I 84; I 380
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; I 380
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
12
Merge onto I 80
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 302A
Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto PA 33
25 mi
·
31 min
·
PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward William Penn Highway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
17
Continue on Easton Avenue
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Easton Avenue
18
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
19
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 35-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility with this trip. Leaving anytime should allow you to arrive with ample daylight, so consider a morning departure to maximize your day in Bethlehem. There are no mandated stops, but you'll want to be mindful of the longest stretch of 24.8 miles on PA 33; plan for any necessary breaks before or after this segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's a budget-friendly drive, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially as you approach the 73.8-mile mark.
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 36.9 miles from Jessup, PA, or about 45m 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 45m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jessup, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jessup, PA
This is one driving day of about 73.8 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Jessup, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Jessup, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 247 / Hill Street
At end of road, turn right onto PA 247 / Hill Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Scranton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 6 West: Scranton
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m 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...
7
42.9 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$12.24 one way
$24.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.31 | $28.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.75 | $3.54 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.33 | $4.72 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Bethlehem, PA
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
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
12 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 35m 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
~48 min detour
$10
near mile 43.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 73.8-mile trip, with 69% of your travel on interstates. You'll experience a significant stretch of 24.8 miles on PA 33, which is the longest uninterrupted section. The route primarily utilizes PA 33 and I-380, suggesting a consistent pace and limited opportunities for spontaneous stops. This is a drive where the journey is less about the winding roads and more about covering ground efficiently.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 0.2 miles in near PA 247 / Hill Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.8 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 0.2 miles (PA 247 / Hill Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jessup, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Milford and William Penn Highway.
Milford
5.7 mi in
|
~8m
William Penn Highway
68.2 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 73.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). 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 0.2 miles (PA 247 / Hill Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
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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