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Trip from Titusville, 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

5h 16m

Distance

307 mi

494 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 3m ★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 26m
12 PM
5h 23m
3 PM
5h 27m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 8m

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

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city of Pennsylvania

Titusville, PA

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city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a 307-mile journey from Titusville, PA, to Bethlehem, PA, will take approximately 5 hours and 16 minutes of driving time. This route is best suited for a single day trip, allowing you to reach your destination within a reasonable timeframe. With a projected fuel cost of around $51, it's a budget-friendly option for exploring Pennsylvania. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more connected experience rather than a highway-centric one. As both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll be traversing familiar territory throughout this entire trip.

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

153.5 miles from Titusville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Washington Street — —
West Spring Street — —
Diamond Street — —
East Central Avenue — —
Titusville Road — —
West State Street — —
Tionesta Road — —
Colonel Drake Highway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Washington Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Titusville, PA and Bethlehem, PA.

1

Start on West Central Avenue

420 ft · 22 sec · West Central Avenue
2

Turn left onto South Washington Street

233 ft · 17 sec · South Washington Street
3

Turn left onto West Spring Street

502 ft · 19 sec · West Spring Street
4

Continue on Diamond Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Diamond Street
5

Turn straight onto East Central Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
6

Continue on Titusville Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Titusville Road
7

Continue on West State Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · West State Street
8

Continue on Tionesta Road

4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road
9

Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway
10

Turn left onto Route 36 and 62

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Route 36 and 62
11

At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Elm Street
12

Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

9.0 mi · 13 min · Colonel Drake Highway
13

Continue on Route 208

5.0 mi · 7 min · Route 208
14

Continue on Route 208

7.2 mi · 10 min · Route 208
15

Continue on North School Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · North School Street
16

Turn left onto Main Street

4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street
17

Continue on West Main Street

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
18

Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

1.6 mi · 2 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
19

Continue on Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
20

Continue on Route 322

4.1 mi · 5 min · Route 322
21

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 34 sec
22

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

153 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Keystone Shortway
23

Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

0.2 mi · 27 sec · PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
24

Turn slight left

79 ft · 3 sec
25

Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

2.9 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard
26

Continue on Factory Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Factory Street
27

Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
28

Turn left onto Elysburg Road

9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
29

Continue on State Route 54

11 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
30

Continue on Locust Gap Highway

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
31

Continue on Fairgrounds Road

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
32

Continue on Sunbury Road

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
33

Continue on Sunbury Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street
34

Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
35

Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
36

Continue on North Sillyman Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
37

Turn left onto Pottsville Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street
38

Turn right onto Route 61 South

492 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South
39

Continue on Center Avenue

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue
40

Continue on Centre Street

2.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Street
41

Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
42

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
43

Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

10 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
44

Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
45

Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

0.2 mi · 22 sec · PA 378 South: Bethlehem
46

Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
47

Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Eighth Avenue
48

Turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · 8th Avenue
49

Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard
50

Turn left onto Center Street

423 ft · 11 sec · Center Street
51

Turn right onto East Goepp Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
52

Turn right onto Linden Street

56 ft · 1 sec · Linden Street
53

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this 307-mile drive, departing Titusville in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight hours. Since the route is a day trip, you can be flexible with stops, perhaps planning one significant break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the 5-hour duration on local roads can sometimes consume more fuel than anticipated. Given the 'turn-heavy' nature, staying focused on navigation is key; consider using a GPS with clear turn-by-turn directions to ease the process. The estimated fuel cost of $51 is a good baseline, but always budget a little extra for unexpected detours or local purchases.

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 153.5 miles from Titusville, PA, or about 2h 38m into the drive.

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 68 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.5 miles or 2h 38m 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 19m

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 Titusville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Titusville, PA

This is one driving day of about 307 miles and 5h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Titusville, 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.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellefonte, PA

154 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

Punxsutawney, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefonte, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.5 miles from Titusville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 65.8

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 65.8

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 87.7

DuBois, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Titusville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+18146761733

Visit website

Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 307

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.90 one way

$101.79 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $55.74 $111.49
premium $4.93 $59.54 $119.08
diesel $5.61 $67.78 $135.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 92.1 1 $32.24 $14.74
Efficient EV 76.8 0 $26.86 $12.28
EV Truck/SUV 122.8 1 $42.98 $19.65

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Titusville, PA

Late night in Titusville on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethlehem, PA

Late night in Bethlehem on Sunday

Local time

12:46 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

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

5h 16m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You can expect a continuous series of turns and transitions as you navigate through towns and local areas, rather than long, uninterrupted stretches on major highways. While there isn't a defined longest uninterrupted stretch due to its local nature, be prepared for frequent changes in speed limits and road conditions. This drive offers a more intimate look at the Pennsylvania landscape, moving through varied communities rather than bypassing them.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
53 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Washington Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Titusville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

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 5h 16m. Total distance: 307 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Titusville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bethlehem, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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