Origin
Wind Gap, PA
Afternoon in Wind Gap on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wind Gap, 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
27m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wind Gap, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
Wind Gap to Bethlehem is 19.2 miles and takes about 27 minutes via PA 33, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. You'll mainly be on highway, making it a quick and efficient trip. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this an easy day trip or a convenient connector between areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 33 | 12.1 mi | 14m |
| Easton Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Broadway (Old Route 115) | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| William Penn Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 33
— 12.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wind Gap, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on East Center Street
85 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Center Street
2
Turn left onto PA 512
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway (Old Route 115)
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 33 South
4
Merge onto PA 33
12 mi
·
14 min
·
PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward William Penn Highway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
7
Continue on Easton Avenue
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Easton Avenue
8
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
9
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 512 / Broadway (Old Route 115)
Turn left onto PA 512 / Broadway (Old Route 115)
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward PA 33 South
Navigation decision point
Toward PA 33 South
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 33
Merge onto PA 33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward William Penn Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward William Penn Highway
3
18.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Linden Street
Turn left onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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?
This route is primarily highway-focused, with 69% of the drive utilizing major roads. Expect a relatively fast-paced journey with a longest stretch of 12.1 miles on PA 33. The initial part of the drive will feel like a typical highway cruise. As you approach your destination, you'll transition onto local roads like Easton Avenue and Broadway (Old Route 115), offering a slight change of pace before you arrive. The road character leans towards efficiency over scenic detours.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on PA 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 33 and Easton Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 512 / Broadway (Old Route 115).
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 27m drive. You will face about 5 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 512 / Broadway (Old Route 115)): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (PA 33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Wind Gap, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward William Penn Highway along the way.
William Penn Highway
13.6 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on PA 33. 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 512 / Broadway (Old Route 115)): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (PA 33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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