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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Darby, PA

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

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

59.6 mi

96 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

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 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Darby, PA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 59.6-mile journey from Bethlehem, PA, to Darby, PA, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused drive, expect to spend about 76% of your time on major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Mid-County Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this route offers an economical option for traversing between Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric nature, it’s an efficient trip that doesn't necessitate an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

29.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Church Street — —
Center Street — —
Fahy Bridge — —
South New Street — —
West 4th Street — —
Broadway — —
Wyandotte Street — —
PA-378 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Church Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Linden Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Linden Street
2

Turn right onto East Church Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East Church Street
3

Turn left onto Center Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Center Street
4

Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge
5

Continue on South New Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South New Street
6

Turn right onto West 4th Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · West 4th Street
7

Turn slight left onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Broadway
8

Turn left onto Wyandotte Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wyandotte Street
9

Continue on PA-378

0.5 mi · 1 min · PA-378
10

Continue on PA-378

4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378
11

Turn left

5.1 mi · 8 min
12

Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road
13

Turn left onto Portzer Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Portzer Road
14

Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Portzer Road
15

Turn right onto John Fries Highway

2.6 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway
16

Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

0.4 mi · 1 min · PATP
17

Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 476 South: Philadelphia
18

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
19

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
21

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
22

Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

0.3 mi · 59 sec · PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
23

Turn left onto West Chester Pike

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
24

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

472 ft · 14 sec · Darby Road
25

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
26

Continue on Main Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
27

Turn left onto Ridge Avenue

46 ft · 2 sec · Ridge Avenue
28

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 1-hour and 32-minute drive covering 59.6 miles, you have considerable flexibility. Departing Bethlehem, PA, during off-peak hours will help you avoid potential congestion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. Since there are no listed stops, consider fueling up before you leave Bethlehem, as the longest stretch without a clear exit is 24.3 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $10 makes this an affordable trip, so focus on a smooth and direct journey to Darby, PA.

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 29.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 46m 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 13 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.8 miles or 46m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Darby, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bethlehem, PA

This is one driving day of about 59.6 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Bethlehem, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Norriton, PA

30 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

Quakertown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Norriton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.8 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

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 59.6

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 59.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 34

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 4.3

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 38.3

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 46.8

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 42.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 46.8

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

Lake Lenape Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 25.5

Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12152575065

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 46.8

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.88 one way

$19.76 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.82 $21.64
premium $4.93 $11.56 $23.12
diesel $5.61 $13.16 $26.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.9 0 $6.26 $2.86
Efficient EV 14.9 0 $5.22 $2.38
EV Truck/SUV 23.8 0 $8.34 $3.81

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Night in Bethlehem on Saturday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Darby, PA

Night in Darby on Saturday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

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

1h 32m 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?

The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of the mileage spent on major expressways. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, particularly on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, where the longest uninterrupted stretch extends for 24.3 miles. While the PA-378 offers a brief change of pace, the overall feel is one of efficient travel on well-maintained roadways, making it a predictable and direct transit between your origin and destination.

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

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Darby, PA is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

586 ft 45 ft

Total Climb

541 ft

Total Descent

851 ft

Highest Point

586 ft

~12.8 mi in

Elevation Range

540 ft

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 1h 32m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Darby, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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