Origin
Jim Thorpe, PA
Morning in Jim Thorpe on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jim Thorpe, 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
52m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jim Thorpe, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Jim Thorpe to Bethlehem, you are in for a quick 32.5-mile journey that takes approximately 55 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight arrangements. You will traverse the Northeast region entirely within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward local connection. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical way to transition between these two distinct areas. Since there are no required stops along the way, you can easily complete the drive in one efficient session.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 248 | 19.6 mi | 29m |
| Center Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Mauch Chunk Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bath Pike | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Beth-Bath Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Beth Bath Pike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North 1st Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 248
— 19.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jim Thorpe, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on West 6th Street
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 6th Street
2
Turn right onto PA 903
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 209
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lehigh Street
4
Turn left onto US 209
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
5
Continue on US 209
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
6
Continue on US 209
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
7
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North First Street
8
Continue on US 209
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bankway Street
9
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto PA 248
20 mi
·
29 min
·
PA 248
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto PA 512
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Beth-Bath Pike
12
Continue on PA 512
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bath Pike
13
Continue on PA 512
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Beth Bath Pike
14
Continue on PA 512
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bath Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Center Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Elizabeth Avenue
17
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
18
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Jim Thorpe, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 903 / North Street
Turn right onto PA 903 / North Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 209 / Lehigh Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 209 / Lehigh Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 209 / Susquehanna Street
Turn left onto US 209 / Susquehanna Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
PA 248
Turn right onto PA 248
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
31.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
2 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
52m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via North Street, Lehigh Street, and Susquehanna Street throughout the entire 55-minute duration. Because the route relies on local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares, your pace will be dictated by the curves and intersections along the way. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, you should remain focused on the road's technical nature. This is a hands-on driving experience that rewards those who prefer backroads over the standard interstate grind.
61% 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: 19.6 mi on PA 248.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 248 and Center Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 903 / North 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 52m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 903 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 209 / Lehigh Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 209 / Susquehanna Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Jim Thorpe, PA
Full guide →Jim Thorpe is a borough in the Coal Region, near Lehighton, Allentown and the Lehigh Valley, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Arriving in Bethlehem, PA
Full guide →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.
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 52m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.6 miles on PA 248. 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: near the start (PA 903 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 209 / Lehigh Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 209 / Susquehanna Street): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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