Origin
Nazareth, PA
Morning in Nazareth on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nazareth, 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
15m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nazareth, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Nazareth and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this 8.7-mile connection is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You won’t need to worry about a heavy travel budget, as the fuel cost for the trip is estimated at just $1. Since both towns sit within the Northeast region, you will remain in familiar territory throughout your journey. This local hop is ideal for those who prefer to avoid complex itineraries and simply want to move efficiently between two neighboring communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Pike | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Linden Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| South Broad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Easton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nazareth Pike
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nazareth, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 191
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Broad Street
2
Turn right onto PA 191; PA 248
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Easton Road
3
Turn left onto PA 191
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Nazareth Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on Linden Street
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Linden Street
5
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 0.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 191; PA 248 / Easton Road
Turn right onto PA 191; PA 248 / Easton Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 191 / Nazareth Pike
Turn left onto PA 191 / Nazareth Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
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
Morning in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph
3% chance
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
20 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
15m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will navigate primarily via Easton Road, Nazareth Pike, and Linden Street, moving through suburban corridors rather than open highway stretches. Because the route has a highway share of 0%, you should anticipate frequent stops and steady traffic flow rather than high-speed cruising. The road lacks a single long, uninterrupted stretch, requiring you to remain alert as you maneuver through the local turns. It is a quintessential Pennsylvania backroads experience that favors careful navigation over raw speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Nazareth Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near PA 191; PA 248 / Easton Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nazareth, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (PA 191; PA 248 / Easton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (PA 191 / Nazareth Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
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 15m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 4.8 miles on Nazareth Pike. 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: at 0.5 miles (PA 191; PA 248 / Easton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (PA 191 / Nazareth Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
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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