Origin
Ambler, PA
Morning in Ambler on Tuesday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ambler, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ambler, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Pennsylvania, the 37.3-mile trip from Ambler to Bethlehem is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a weekend change of scenery. Because this route stays entirely within the Northeast region, the transition between these two areas feels familiar and consistent. It is an ideal trek if you prefer shorter travel times over long-haul highway driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Bethlehem Pike | 11.3 mi | 20m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| North West End Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| PA 378 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| South West End Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Butler Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fahy Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Bethlehem Pike
— 11.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ambler, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on South Ridge Avenue
33 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Ridge Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Butler Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Butler Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Bethlehem Pike
11 mi
·
20 min
·
North Bethlehem Pike
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on PA 309
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 309
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
6
Continue on PA 309
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North West End Boulevard
7
Take the exit
420 ft
·
10 sec
8
Continue on PA 378
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 378
9
Turn right onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
10
Turn right onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 3rd Street
11
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
12
Turn right onto Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
13
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
14
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
15
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Ambler, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.7 — 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
|
East Butler Avenue
Turn right onto East Butler Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Bethlehem Pike
Turn left onto North Bethlehem Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
35.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
PA 412 / West 3rd Street
Turn right onto PA 412 / West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
35.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Fahy Bridge
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
Navigation decision point
5
36.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.08 one way
$12.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Tuesday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
1 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 3m 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 high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via East Butler Avenue, North Bethlehem Pike, and the Sellersville Bypass, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. The road maintains a local character throughout, trading monotony for constant adjustments and turns. Because the entire 37.3-mile stretch is composed of local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience compared to a standard highway commute. It is a steady, rhythmic drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on North Bethlehem Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Butler Avenue.
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 1h 3m drive. You will face about 9 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 (East Butler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (North Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 miles (PA 412 / West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Ambler, PA
Full guide →Founded 1859
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 1h 3m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on North Bethlehem Pike. 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 (East Butler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (North Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 miles (PA 412 / West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). 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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