Origin
Lehighton, PA
Morning in Lehighton on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehighton, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehighton, PA
Andaru Firmansyah
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Lehighton to Bethlehem, you can expect a quick 28.3-mile journey that typically takes about 46 minutes. This straightforward trip is perfect for a one-day outing, as it requires no overnight stays or complex logistics. Budgeting around $5 for fuel is more than enough to cover the distance between these two Pennsylvania towns. Since you will remain within the Northeast region for the duration of the trip, the transition between locations feels seamless and familiar. It is a highly practical route that favors efficiency over long-distance touring, making it an ideal choice for a simple afternoon excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 248 | 19.6 mi | 29m |
| Center Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Bath Pike | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Beth-Bath Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Beth Bath Pike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Elizabeth Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 248
— 19.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehighton, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on South 4th Street
87 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Mahoning Street
457 ft
·
14 sec
·
Mahoning Street
3
Turn right onto 3rd Street
66 ft
·
6 sec
·
3rd Street
4
Turn left onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South First Street
6
Continue on US 209
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bankway Street
7
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto PA 248
20 mi
·
29 min
·
PA 248
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto PA 512
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Beth-Bath Pike
10
Continue on PA 512
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bath Pike
11
Continue on PA 512
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Beth Bath Pike
12
Continue on PA 512
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bath Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Center Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Elizabeth Avenue
15
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
16
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.2 — 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
|
Mahoning Street
Turn right onto Mahoning Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Street
Turn left onto South Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 209 / South First Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 209 / South First Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 248
Turn right onto PA 248
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
12 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
46m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via Mahoning Street, 3rd Street, and South Street, which keeps you off the major expressways and grounded in local road conditions. Because there is no highway share, you should prepare for a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns rather than long, high-speed stretches. The route maintains a consistent character throughout the 46-minute duration, requiring your full attention as you transition between these local thoroughfares. It is a functional drive that trades speed for a more direct, community-focused path.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on PA 248.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 248 and Center Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mahoning Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 28.1 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: near the start (Mahoning Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 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 46m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.6 miles on PA 248. 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 (Mahoning Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 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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