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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Boiling Springs, 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

2h 19m

Distance

109.6 mi

176 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 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m

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 Boiling Springs, PA, PA

Boiling Springs, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 109.6-mile journey from Bethlehem, PA, to Boiling Springs, PA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including the William Penn Highway and I-81, with about 36% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $18, making it an economical option. This drive offers a practical way to travel between two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. It’s a straightforward route that doesn't demand an overnight stop, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

54.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Penn Highway 43.1 mi 51m
I 81 39.7 mi 48m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 9.8 mi 13m
78th Division Highway 7.6 mi 8m
Forge Road 3.1 mi 5m
Bethlehem Spur Route 2.3 mi 3m
East Union Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Fairfield Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 43.1 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Linden Street

367 ft · 13 sec · Linden Street
2

Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Union Boulevard
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
4

Merge onto PA 378

2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 22 West: Allentown Use the slight left lane.
6

Merge onto US 22

9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 78; US 22

43 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 78; US 22

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 1B Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
10

Merge onto I 81

40 mi · 48 min · I 81
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 49 Toward PA 641: High Street Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

201 ft · 5 sec
Toward PA 641: High St
13

Turn straight onto PA 641

281 ft · 12 sec · West Trindle Road
14

Turn left onto Fairfield Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Fairfield Street
15

At end of road, turn left onto PA 74

0.3 mi · 44 sec · York Road
16

Turn right onto Westminster Drive

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Westminster Drive
17

Turn left onto SR 2003

3.1 mi · 5 min · Forge Road
18

Continue on Front Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Front Street
19

At end of road, turn left onto PA 174

101 ft · 2 sec · East 1st Street
20

Arrive at destination

PA 174

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 19-minute duration, this trip is comfortably completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and allow for flexibility. The estimated fuel cost of $18 suggests that keeping your tank topped up will be straightforward and budget-friendly. While there are no mandated stops, consider a brief break during the 43.1-mile stretch on the William Penn Highway to stretch your legs. This route's relative brevity means you can afford to be spontaneous with your timing.

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 54.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.8 miles or 1h 9m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boiling Springs, 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 109.6 miles and 2h 19m.

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.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 43.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Unincorporated community in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hershey, 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.

South Lebanon, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.8 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

The Barn Restaurant at Allenberry

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17172583211

Visit website

The Barn Restaurant at Allenberry

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17172583211

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

ONE9 Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.4 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.4 mi from route

Rest Area

0.7 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.5 mi from route

Allentown Service Plaza

1.6 mi from route

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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 105.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
3.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 West: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 22 West: Allentown
5
4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway

Merge onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
64.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 1B Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
7
105.2 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward PA 641: High Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 49 Toward PA 641: High Street
6
105.4 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 641: High St

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward PA 641: High St

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.17 one way

$36.34 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $19.90 $39.80
premium $4.93 $21.26 $42.51
diesel $5.61 $24.20 $48.40

Estimated Tolls: $0.69

Lehigh Valley Thruway (9.8 mi) $0.69

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.9 0 $11.51 $5.26
Efficient EV 27.4 0 $9.59 $4.38
EV Truck/SUV 43.8 0 $15.34 $7.01

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Morning in Bethlehem on Tuesday

Local time

8:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boiling Springs, PA

Morning in Boiling Springs on Tuesday

Local time

8:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Sunny

N 7 mph 0% chance 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

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 19m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 105.9
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 60.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive presents a mixed profile, combining stretches of faster highway travel with more local road segments. With 36% of the route on highways, you'll experience periods of quicker transit, particularly on I-81. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 43.1 miles on the William Penn Highway, offering a substantial period of consistent travel before transitions occur. This variety means you’ll adjust your driving style throughout the trip, moving between the efficiency of the interstate and the more varied pace of the highway.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.1 mi on William Penn Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 3.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 109.6 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 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 109.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.1 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.69 in tolls one way, starting with Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 13 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 Boiling Springs, 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. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and 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 Boiling Springs, 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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