Origin
Middleburg, PA
Morning in Middleburg on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleburg, 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
1h 10m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleburg, PA
Michael Taccetta
Bethlehem, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Middleburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is 55.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop, perfect for a day trip or a short leg of a longer journey. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it an efficient way to cover the distance without much fuss. Consider this route if you need a no-nonsense transit between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 37.1 mi | 40m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| State Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Bethlehem Spur Route | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Union Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Berwick Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Towanda Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 37.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleburg, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Chestnut Street
2
Continue on Towanda Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Towanda Street
3
Turn left onto PA 940
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Berwick Street
4
Continue on PA 940
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 476
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
7
Merge onto I 476; PATP
37 mi
·
40 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
10
Merge onto US 22
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 378
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
16
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
18
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
19
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
20
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Middleburg, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 53.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
42.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
7
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville...
8
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
7
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Eighth Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.18 one way
$18.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.43
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(37.1 mi)
$4.83
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(8.6 mi)
$0.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$5
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
48 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 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 37.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent pace. The drive begins with time on local roads before merging onto the turnpike. After your time on the turnpike, you'll transition to the Lehigh Valley Thruway and then State Street as you approach Bethlehem. Expect a generally fast-paced experience with smooth sailing for the majority of your trip.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Lehigh Valley Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in.
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 55.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Middleburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisburg along the way.
Harrisburg
42.2 mi in
|
~49m
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 1h 10m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.43 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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