Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Dorneyville, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, PA
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Dorneyville, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 10.6-mile drive from Bethlehem, PA to Dorneyville, PA takes about 18 minutes, making it an easy addition to any trip in the Northeast region. With a minimal fuel cost of approximately $2, this route is perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey, so expect a turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. The longest stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles on East Union Boulevard, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This quick connection is ideal if you're looking for a straightforward way to get between these two Pennsylvania locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Union Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Tilghman Street | 4 mi | 6m |
| North Cedar Crest Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Linden Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Club Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Union Boulevard
— 4.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Dorneyville, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
367 ft
·
13 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Union Boulevard
3
Continue on Tilghman Street
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Tilghman Street
4
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Club Drive
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
Club Drive
6
Arrive at destination
Club Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Union Boulevard
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Club Drive
Turn left onto Club Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.73 one way
$3.46 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Dorneyville, PA
Afternoon in Dorneyville on Sunday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph
30% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:57PM EDT until April 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
17 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
18m 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?
You'll find this drive is entirely on local roads, with a 0% highway share, so don't anticipate any high-speed cruising. The profile is described as 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments to your direction. The longest uninterrupted segment is 4.9 miles along East Union Boulevard, providing a short window of steady progress. As you transition to Tilghman Street and then North Cedar Crest Boulevard, be prepared for more frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; it requires your attention throughout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on East Union Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Union Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Dorneyville, PA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Union Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (North Cedar Crest Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (Club Drive): Navigation decision point.
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 18m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on East Union Boulevard. 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: at 0.1 miles (East Union Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (North Cedar Crest Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (Club Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dorneyville, 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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