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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Blandon, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

34 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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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Downtown Blandon, PA, PA

Blandon, PA

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Trip Overview

Bethlehem, PA to Blandon, PA is 34 miles and takes about 52 minutes via West Hamilton Boulevard and US 222, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, making it an easy day trip. The direct nature of this route means you'll be spending most of your time on familiar roads, not a long, winding path. It's a straightforward connection for those looking for a quick hop between these two Pennsylvania towns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Hamilton Boulevard 6 mi 8m
US 222 5.9 mi 7m
Kutztown Road 4.9 mi 7m
Hamilton Boulevard 4.4 mi 6m
Allentown Pike 3 mi 5m
East Broad Street 2.6 mi 4m
Linden Street 2 mi 4m
Hanover Avenue 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: West Hamilton Boulevard — 6 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Blandon, 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

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Allentown Pike
26

Turn left onto PA 73

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto Park Road

65 ft · 1 sec · Park Road
28

Arrive at destination

Park Road

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Macungie, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macungie, PA

17 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

Laureldale, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alburtis, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Broad Street

Turn right onto East Broad Street

Navigation decision point

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.
6
33.2 mi into trip | ~51m in | PA 73 / Main Street

Turn left onto PA 73 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.64 one way

$11.27 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.17 $12.35
premium $4.93 $6.59 $13.19
diesel $5.61 $7.51 $15.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.2 0 $3.57 $1.63
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.76 $2.18

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Late night in Bethlehem on Tuesday

Local time

5:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Blandon, PA

Late night in Blandon on Tuesday

Local time

5:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

36 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

52m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll navigate a fair number of intersections and changes in direction. With only 17% of the route on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 6 miles on West Hamilton Boulevard. As you transition onto roads like US 222, you might experience slightly faster travel, but the overall personality remains that of a connected, community-focused drive rather than an open highway experience. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as you make your way.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on West Hamilton Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Broad Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 34 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6 miles on West Hamilton Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Blandon, 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 0.3 miles (East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; 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.

Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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 Blandon, 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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