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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Abbottstown, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

110.4 mi

178 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m

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

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city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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borough of Pennsylvania

Abbottstown, PA

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Trip Overview

This 110.4-mile journey from Bethlehem, PA to Abbottstown, PA is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 42 minutes. With a fuel cost around $18, it’s an economical choice for a quick getaway. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 0% highway share, suggesting a more in-depth exploration of the Pennsylvania landscape. This route is perfect for those who prefer a turn-heavy, local feel over high-speed highway cruising, offering a chance to experience the state at a more relaxed pace. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the focus on familiar territory.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

55.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 30 39.6 mi 1h 1m
Warren Street Bypass 30 mi 37m
US 222 7.6 mi 9m
West Hamilton Boulevard 6 mi 8m
Allentown Pike 6 mi 10m
Kutztown Road 5.2 mi 7m
Hamilton Boulevard 4.4 mi 6m
East Broad Street 2.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 30 — 39.6 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Linden Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Linden Street
2

Turn right onto East Broad Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
3

Continue on Hanover Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue
4

Continue on East Hamilton Street

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Hamilton Street
5

Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street

341 ft · 5 sec · Hamilton Street
Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn right onto North Front Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · North Front Street
7

Continue on Linden Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Street
8

Turn left onto North 15th Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North 15th Street
9

Turn right onto PA 222

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
10

Continue on PA 222

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard
11

Continue on PA 222

6.0 mi · 8 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
13

Continue on US 222

2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
14

Enter roundabout onto US 222

129 ft · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
15

Continue on US 222

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
16

Continue on US 222

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kutztown Road
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

5.9 mi · 7 min · US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Enter roundabout onto US 222

110 ft · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
19

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
20

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kutztown Road
21

Continue on US 222

1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
22

Enter roundabout onto US 222

97 ft · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
23

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
24

Enter roundabout onto US 222

127 ft · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
25

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on US 222

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Kutztown Road
27

Continue on US 222

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Allentown Pike
28

Continue on US 222 BUS

1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
29

Continue on US 222 BUS

2.3 mi · 3 min · North 5th Street Highway
30

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
31

Merge onto PA 12

30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 222
Toward US 30 West
33

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

29 mi · 42 min · US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
34

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

11 mi · 19 min · US 30
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Enter roundabout

172 ft · 6 sec
36

Continue

35 ft · 2 sec
37

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour 42-minute duration and 110.4-mile distance, this trip is ideally suited for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any unscheduled stops along the way. With a minimal fuel cost of $18, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling. Pay attention to local speed limits and traffic patterns, especially since the route is described as 'turn-heavy local drive.' Consider planning one brief stop to stretch your legs, perhaps midway, to break up the drive without losing momentum.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 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 24 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.2 miles or 1h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbottstown, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, PA

This is one driving day of about 110.4 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Bethlehem, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 39.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Reading, PA

55 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

Kutztown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denver, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.2 miles from Bethlehem, 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.

Top Restaurant

China Sun Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Oxford, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.4

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17176247166

Visit website

Rivertowne Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wrightsville, Pennsylvania

3 mi

China Sun Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.4

New Oxford, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17176247166

Visit website

Rivertowne Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.8

Wrightsville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17172523184

Visit website

Koi Asian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.4

East Berlin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+17172599072

Visit website

Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 99.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | Hamilton Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
18.8 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
23.2 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 222

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
39.1 mi into trip | ~1h in | PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass

Merge onto PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
99.6 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | US 30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: Gettysburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.30 one way

$36.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $20.05 $40.09
premium $4.93 $21.41 $42.82
diesel $5.61 $24.37 $48.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.1 0 $11.59 $5.30
Efficient EV 27.6 0 $9.66 $4.42
EV Truck/SUV 44.2 0 $15.46 $7.07

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Afternoon in Bethlehem on Sunday

Local time

4:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abbottstown, PA

Afternoon in Abbottstown on Sunday

Local time

4:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Reading, PA

55 mi in

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

6 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

2h 42m 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 on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. You'll be navigating through towns and communities, utilizing roads like East Broad Street, Hanover Avenue, and East Hamilton Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests frequent turns and changes in scenery as you traverse local byways. This type of driving offers a more intimate connection with the landscape, allowing you to see more of the local character between Bethlehem and Abbottstown. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the road and its surroundings.

43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on US 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 5.3 miles in near Hamilton Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 110.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting 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 2h 42m. Total distance: 110.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on US 30. 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 Abbottstown, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Abbottstown, 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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