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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Eddington, 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 24m

Distance

51.9 mi

84 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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 Eddington, PA, PA

Eddington, PA

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Trip Overview

Bethlehem, PA to Eddington, PA is 51.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via PA 309 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day, whether you're heading out for an extended weekend or just a quick excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive with a relatively low fuel cost and a short travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
PA 309 9.1 mi 15m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 8.7 mi 9m
Sellersville Bypass 8.1 mi 11m
Horsham Road 7.6 mi 13m
PA-378 5.1 mi 8m
Bethlehem Pike 4.9 mi 8m
Street Road 3 mi 4m
Easton Road 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: PA 309 — 9.1 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Linden Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Linden Street
2

Turn right onto East Church Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East Church Street
3

Turn left onto Center Street

0.2 mi · 33 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 · 37 sec · West 4th Street
7

Turn slight left onto PA 412

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Broadway
8

Turn left onto PA 378

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
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto PA 309

9.1 mi · 15 min · PA 309
12

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309

8.1 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on PA 309

4.9 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn left onto PA 463

7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road
Use the left lane.
15

Merge onto PA 611

1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road
Use the right lane.
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg Use the right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
18

Merge onto I 276; PATP

8.7 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn left onto PA 132

3.0 mi · 4 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Forrest Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Forrest Avenue

Where to Stop

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

borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lansdale, PA

26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansdale, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.9 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 48.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | Center Street

Turn left onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | West 4th Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

6
16.8 mi into trip | ~30m in | PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38.5 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
7
48.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.60 one way

$17.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.42 $18.85
premium $4.93 $10.07 $20.13
diesel $5.61 $11.46 $22.92

Estimated Tolls: $1.13

Pennsylvania Turnpike (8.7 mi) $1.13

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$1

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.6 0 $5.45 $2.49
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.54 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.27 $3.32

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 Sunday

Local time

1:59 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

Eddington, PA

Late night in Eddington on Sunday

Local time

1:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

35 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 24m 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 route offers a varied driving experience, with 44% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on PA 309, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the Sellersville Bypass, suggesting a blend of faster highway travel and potentially more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.1 miles on PA 309. As you progress, you'll likely notice the change in road type as you transition between these different roadways, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on PA 309.

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 0.8 miles in near Center Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bethlehem, PA and Eddington, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

Patp: Philadelphia

38.5 mi in | ~1h 5m

Harrisburg

38.5 mi in | ~1h 5m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). 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 9.1 miles on PA 309. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.13 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. 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.

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 Eddington, 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 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. 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 Eddington, 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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