Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Morning in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Strasburg, 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 54m
Distance
75.6 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
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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Strasburg, PA
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Trip Overview
This 75.6-mile drive from Bethlehem, PA to Strasburg, PA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with only about 8% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is $13, making it an economical choice. The overall feel of this drive is a turn-heavy local experience, perfect for those who prefer a more direct, less highway-intensive journey through the Northeast region. Given its duration and distance, it’s well-suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Street Bypass | 24 mi | 30m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East Broad Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Hartman Bridge Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Warren Street Bypass
— 24 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Strasburg, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
27
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
28
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
29
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
30
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
31
Merge onto PA 12
24 mi
·
30 min
·
Warren Street Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
33
Turn left onto PA 772
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
34
Continue on PA 772
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenbrook Road
35
At end of road, turn right onto PA 23
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
36
Turn left onto Hellers Church Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hellers Church Road
37
At end of road, turn right onto Horseshoe Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Horseshoe Road
38
Turn left onto Mount Sidney Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Sidney Road
39
Turn left onto PA 340
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
40
Turn right onto PA 896
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastbrook Road
41
Continue on PA 896
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Hartman Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Continue on PA 896
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Decatur Street
43
Turn right onto PA 741
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Main Street
44
Arrive at destination
PA 741
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 54-minute drive covering 75.6 miles, flexibility is your advantage. Since it's a relatively short trip with a low fuel cost of around $13, you can depart at your leisure. However, be mindful of the "turn-heavy local drive" profile; it's advisable to start earlier in the day to avoid potential rush hour traffic in urban areas and to allow ample time for navigating the numerous turns. The longest continuous stretch is 24 miles, so plan any brief stops before or after this segment if you need to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your navigation as you’ll be on local roads like Warren Street Bypass and Allentown Pike for significant portions of the journey.
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 37.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24 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 17 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.8 miles or 58m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Strasburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bethlehem, PA
This is one driving day of about 75.6 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Bethlehem, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Warren Street Bypass for about 24 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 39.1 — 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.
5
39.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass
Merge onto PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.53 one way
$25.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.69 | $33.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Strasburg, PA
Morning in Strasburg on Sunday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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
7 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 54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for most of this 75.6-mile route, with highway stretches making up only 8% of the total mileage. The longest uninterrupted segment you’ll encounter is a 24-mile stretch on the Warren Street Bypass, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. As you transition from Bethlehem to Strasburg, the roads will likely involve numerous turns and changes in speed, characteristic of local thoroughfares. This profile means you'll be more engaged with the driving, constantly adjusting your course rather than settling into long highway cruising.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24 mi on Warren Street Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.6 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.3 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 1h 54m. Total distance: 75.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24 miles on Warren Street Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Strasburg, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Strasburg, 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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