Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macungie, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Macungie to Bethlehem is 15.6 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Hamilton Street and North Brookside Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a very short journey, perfect for a single day trip or even just a quick errand. You won't need to worry about extensive planning or multiple days for this particular route.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| North Brookside Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| West Broad Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Hanover Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Macungie, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right
Turn left onto PA 100
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
Turn left onto North Brookside Road
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 222
Continue on PA 222
Continue on PA 222
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
Continue on Hamilton Street
Continue on Hanover Avenue
Continue on West Broad Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto PA 100 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 222 / West Hamilton Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.59 one way
$5.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
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
Late night in Macungie on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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.
This drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, with no highway segments to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles along Hamilton Street. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and navigating local streets as you make your way from Macungie to Bethlehem. The drive progresses through familiar local terrain, requiring your attention to road signs and intersections.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 15.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 100 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (US 222 / West Hamilton Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 with national parks nearby.
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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