Origin
New Hope, PA
Morning in New Hope on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Hope, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Hope, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between New Hope and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this 37-mile drive is a straightforward, one-day excursion. You should plan for about 1 hour and 5 minutes behind the wheel, making it an efficient trip within the Northeast region. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it remains an affordable option for a quick change of scenery. Because the route is relatively short, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex scheduling. It serves as a practical connection between these two Pennsylvania towns, allowing for a simple, stress-free transit without the need for multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Easton Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Wismer Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Aquetong Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Durham Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Leithsville Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Lower York Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hellertown Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hope, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 179
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bridge Street
2
Turn left onto US 202
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lower York Road
3
Turn right onto Aquetong Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Aquetong Road
4
Turn right onto PA 263
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Upper York Road
5
Turn left onto Aquetong Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Aquetong Road
6
Turn left onto Carversville Road
299 ft
·
8 sec
·
Carversville Road
7
Turn right onto Wismer Road
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Wismer Road
8
Continue on Carversville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Carversville Road
9
Turn left onto Dark Hollow Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Dark Hollow Road
10
Turn right onto PA 611 Truck
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Easton Road
11
Merge onto PA 611
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Easton Road
12
Turn left onto PA 412
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Durham Road
13
Continue on PA 412
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrow Road
14
Continue on PA 412
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Durham Road
16
Continue on PA 212; PA 412
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto PA 412
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hellertown Road
18
Continue on PA 412
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Leithsville Road
19
Continue on PA 412
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on PA 412
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hellertown Road
21
Continue on PA 412
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
22
Continue on PA 412
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Daly Avenue
23
Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stefko Boulevard
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto East Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Broad Street
25
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
26
Turn left onto East Goepp Street
445 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Goepp Street
27
Turn left onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
28
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from New Hope, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Wismer Road
Turn right onto Wismer Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
PA 611 Truck / Old Easton Road
Turn right onto PA 611 Truck / Old Easton Road
Navigation decision point
4
24.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road
Navigation decision point
5
33.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Stefko Boulevard
Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
35 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Linden Street
Turn left onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.80 one way
$11.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 5 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
60°F
Durham, PA
18 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 37-mile journey. You will navigate primarily via Lower York Road, Aquetong Road, and Upper York Road, as this route features zero highway driving. Because there are no stretches of high-speed interstate, the pace remains consistent and technical rather than monotonous. You won't find any long, uninterrupted straightaways here, so be prepared to manage curves and local road conditions for the duration of the trip. The personality of this drive is defined by its intimacy with the local landscape, offering a hands-on experience behind the wheel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near Wismer Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (Wismer Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (PA 611 Truck / Old Easton Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
585 ft
68 ft
Total Climb
900 ft
Total Descent
612 ft
Highest Point
585 ft
~20 mi in
Elevation Range
518 ft
About the Cities
Starting in New Hope, PA
Full guide →New Hope is in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring community of Lahaska.
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 3m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Main Street. 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 7 miles (Wismer Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (PA 611 Truck / Old Easton Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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