Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.6 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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Trexlertown, PA
Jack Pace
This short 14.6-mile drive from Bethlehem, PA, to Trexlertown, PA, takes about 26 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost is a very modest $2, reflecting the minimal distance. As you travel within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, expect a local feel throughout the entire route. This brief excursion is perfect for a quick local commute or an add-on to a larger regional exploration.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Boulevard | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| East Broad Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Linden Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Hanover Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hamilton Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Hamilton Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Front Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Trexlertown, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn right onto East Broad Street
Continue on Hanover Avenue
Continue on East Hamilton Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
Turn right onto North Front Street
Continue on Linden Street
Turn left onto North 15th Street
Turn right onto PA 222
Continue on PA 222
Continue on PA 222
Turn left onto Kressler Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Hamilton Boulevard
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North 15th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto PA 222 / Hamilton Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Kressler Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Trexlertown on Sunday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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 trip, with no highway segments to speak of. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be approximately 4.7 miles along Hamilton Boulevard. The route primarily utilizes Hamilton Boulevard, East Broad Street, and Linden Street, indicating a journey through developed areas. This road's personality is defined by frequent turns and navigating local streets, rather than open highway cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Broad Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 7.2 miles (North 15th Street): Navigation decision point.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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