This 86.7-mile journey from Waymart to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $14, it’s an economical choice for a quick getaway or a connection between two points in Pennsylvania's Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed driving experience, meaning you won't be solely on the interstate, and it's well-suited for a single-day excursion. No specific overnight stays are recommended, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This route is a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.3 miles from Waymart, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m 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
14.8 mi
17m
Keystone Shortway
8.5 mi
11m
Easton Avenue
4.4 mi
7m
I 84
2.3 mi
2m
Roosevelt Highway
1.6 mi
2m
Carbondale Road
1.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
PA 33
— 24.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waymart, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on South Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·South Street
2
Turn left onto Old Carbondale and Honesdale Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Old Carbondale and Honesdale Road
3
Continue on Carbondale Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Carbondale Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.6 mi·2 min·Roosevelt Highway
5
Continue on US 6
15 mi·17 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
Given the relatively short duration of just under two hours, this trip is ideal for departing whenever suits your schedule, whether it's a morning start or an afternoon cruise. There are no required stops suggested, so you can tailor your breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the estimated cost is $14 for the trip. A helpful tip for this route is to be aware of the transitions between highway and local roads, particularly on PA 33, to ensure you're prepared for any changes in speed limits or traffic patterns.
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 43.3 miles from Waymart, PA, or about 54m 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 54m 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 33m
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 Waymart, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Waymart, PA
This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Waymart, 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.5 and 55.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
18.5 mi into trip|~25m 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
19.4 mi into trip|~27m 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
22.6 mi into trip|~31m 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
46.3 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
7
55.7 mi into trip|~1h 10m 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
$14.37 one way
$28.75 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.74
$31.49
premium
$4.93
$16.81
$33.63
diesel
$5.61
$19.14
$38.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26
0
$9.10
$4.16
Efficient EV
21.7
0
$7.59
$3.47
EV Truck/SUV
34.7
0
$12.14
$5.55
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Waymart, PA
Morning
in Waymart on Tuesday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bethlehem, PA
Morning
in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
3 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive features a 59% highway share, incorporating major routes like the Governor Robert P. Casey Highway, I-380, and PA 33. You'll encounter a mixed driving profile, blending faster highway segments with other types of roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 24.8 miles on PA 33, offering a period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road will transition between these different driving environments, providing a varied experience behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.5 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 86.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,990 ft356 ft
Total Climb
934 ft
Total Descent
1,975 ft
Highest Point
1,990 ft
~37.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,634 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Waymart, 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 52m. Total distance: 86.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). 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 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethlehem, PA before heading back.
