Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Laurys Station, PA
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This quick 15-mile drive from Bethlehem, PA, to Laurys Station, PA, will only take about 24 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily travel on MacArthur Road and Lehigh Valley Thruway. Given the short distance and duration, a single day is ideal, with an estimated fuel cost of just $2. The route stays within the Northeast region and Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward local journey. It's a practical option for a quick connection between these two Pennsylvania locations without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Macarthur Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Bethlehem Spur Route | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Union Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| PA 145 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Laurys Station, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto PA 378
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 22
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto PA 145
Continue on PA 145
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 West: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 145
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 145 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto PA 145 / MacArthur Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Laurys Station on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 15-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted segment you’ll encounter is about 4.5 miles on MacArthur Road. This profile suggests a drive that requires your attention, with frequent turns and changes in speed as you pass through different local areas. It's not a high-speed cruise but rather a route that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings.
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 0.1 miles in near East Union Boulevard.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Union Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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