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Trip from Intercourse, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
69.5 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Intercourse, PA
Haneul Trac
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
Intercourse, PA to Bethlehem, PA is 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 47m via US 222, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mix of highway and surface roads for the majority of this trip. With a duration under two hours, it's a manageable drive for a single day, allowing you to arrive with plenty of time for your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.7 miles from Intercourse, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 28.1 mi | 36m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| Trexlertown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| South Shirk Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Hamilton Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Kutztown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Broad Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 28.1 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Intercourse, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Poplar Street
52 ft
·
6 sec
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Poplar Street
2
Turn left onto PA 772
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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East Newport Road
3
Continue on PA 340; PA 772
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
4
Turn right onto PA 772
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Newport Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Centerville Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Centerville Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Zeltenreich Road
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
Zeltenreich Road
7
Turn right onto South Shirk Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Shirk Road
8
Continue on Farmersville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmersville Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 322
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Division Highway
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
11
Merge onto US 222
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
US 222
12
Continue on US 222
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Bellevue Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
17
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
18
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
19
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
22
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
24
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
25
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kutztown Road
27
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
28
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
29
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
30
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
31
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
32
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
33
Continue on PA 222
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Street
34
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Street
35
Continue on Hamilton Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hamilton Street
36
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Avenue
37
Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
38
Turn left onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Center Street
39
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
40
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
41
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short drive time of under two hours, you have flexibility with your departure. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid peak traffic and still have ample daylight. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider planning a brief break around the halfway point, perhaps near Trexlertown. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $11; it's wise to top off before departing Intercourse to ensure a smooth arrival in Bethlehem.
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 34.7 miles from Intercourse, PA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 54m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Intercourse, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Intercourse, PA
This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Intercourse, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 222 for about 28.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Intercourse, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
2 mi from route
Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave
4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 69.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 772 / East Newport Road
Turn left onto PA 772 / East Newport Road
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Centerville Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Centerville Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
5
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
69.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.34 one way
$22.68 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.31 | $26.61 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $14.78 | $29.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Origin
Intercourse, PA
Afternoon in Intercourse on Sunday
Local time
12:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 12 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Bethlehem, PA
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
12:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Sunny
NE 10 mph
1% chance
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 14.4
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 41% of this 69.5-mile route is on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 28.1 miles on US 222 before transitioning to surface roads. Be prepared for frequent exits and entrances as you navigate the Allentown Pike and Trexlertown Bypass sections, indicating a more developed corridor.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on US 222.
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 early in the drive near PA 772 / East Newport Road.
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 69.5 miles you will encounter 23 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: near the start (PA 772 / East Newport Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Centerville Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Intercourse, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
Allentown
53.3 mi in
|
~1h 20m
|
via US 222
About the Cities
Starting in Intercourse, PA
Full guide →Intercourse is a small Amish village in Lancaster County in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Intercourse is a popular site for tourists because of its location in Amish country and its sexually suggestive name. The movie Witness was filmed in Intercourse in the surrounding area. For Richer or Poorer was set there, though not filmed in Intercourse.
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 1h 47m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). 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 28.1 miles on US 222. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Bethlehem, 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: near the start (PA 772 / East Newport Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Centerville Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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