Origin
Coplay, PA
Afternoon in Coplay on Tuesday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coplay, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coplay, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition between Coplay and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, you will find this 9.1-mile trip to be an efficient local commute. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of just $2, the trip is highly economical and avoids the need for overnight planning. You will navigate entirely on local roads, as this route features zero highway miles. Both towns sit within the Northeast region, keeping the geography consistent and familiar for the duration of your travel. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes speed and convenience over long-distance exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schoenersville Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Race Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 2nd Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Elizabeth Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Front Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Lehigh Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Schoenersville Road
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coplay, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Coplay Street
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
Coplay Street
2
Turn right onto South 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 6th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Hokendauqua Street
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hokendauqua Street
4
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
246 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto North Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Street
6
Turn right onto North Front Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
7
Turn left onto Lehigh Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lehigh Street
8
Continue on Eugene Street
500 ft
·
11 sec
·
Eugene Street
9
Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Race Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Race Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto PA 987
288 ft
·
11 sec
·
Airport Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Schoenersville Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Schoenersville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on West Elizabeth Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Elizabeth Avenue
14
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
15
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn right onto South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hokendauqua Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hokendauqua Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North 3rd Street
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Street
Turn left onto North Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 987 / Airport Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 987 / Airport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Bethlehem, PA
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will primarily navigate via Schoenersville Road, Race Street, and 2nd Street, relying on surface streets rather than fast-paced interstates. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 2.9-mile stretch on Schoenersville Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because the highway share is 0%, you should expect frequent stops and typical local traffic patterns throughout the 19-minute transit. This is not a route for high-speed cruising, but rather a practical, hands-on drive through the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Schoenersville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 6th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Hokendauqua Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 19m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 2.9 miles on Schoenersville Road. 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: near the start (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Hokendauqua Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethlehem, 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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