Origin
Newville, PA
Afternoon in Newville on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newville, 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
50m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newville, PA
Jack Pace
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
This 27.4-mile drive from Newville, PA to Bethlehem, PA will take you about 50 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost of around $5, it's an easy day trip. The route primarily utilizes North West End Boulevard, PA 378, and South West End Boulevard, offering a local driving experience. You'll stay within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for the entire journey. Given its short duration and straightforward path, this trip is best suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North West End Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| PA 378 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| South West End Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East Walnut Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Baringer Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Limekiln Pike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North West End Boulevard
— 6.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newville, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Creek Road
115 ft
·
6 sec
·
Creek Road
2
Turn right onto PA 152
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Limekiln Pike
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 152
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hilltown Pike
4
Turn straight onto PA 152
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Baringer Avenue
5
Turn left onto PA 113; PA 152
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Turn right onto PA 152
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Walnut Street
7
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
South 5th Street
8
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
9
Turn left onto PA 563
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ridge Road
10
Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
11
Continue on Bethlehem Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bethlehem Road
12
Continue on PA 309
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
13
Continue on PA 309
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North West End Boulevard
14
Take the exit
420 ft
·
10 sec
15
Continue on PA 378
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 378
16
Turn right onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
17
Turn right onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 3rd Street
18
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
19
Turn right onto Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
20
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
21
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
22
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 152 / Hilltown Pike
At end of road, turn right onto PA 152 / Hilltown Pike
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA 113; PA 152 / East Main Street
Turn left onto PA 113; PA 152 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
PA 152 / East Walnut Street
Turn right onto PA 152 / East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
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
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
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
6 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
50m 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 on this route, with only 20% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on North West End Boulevard. As you transition, the roads will likely shift from more open boulevards to potentially narrower local streets, requiring your attention. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaging drive that keeps you connected to the surrounding area.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on North West End Boulevard.
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 1.7 miles in near PA 152 / Hilltown Pike.
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 50m 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 1.7 miles (PA 152 / Hilltown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (PA 113; PA 152 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (PA 152 / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on North West End Boulevard. 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 1.7 miles (PA 152 / Hilltown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (PA 113; PA 152 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (PA 152 / East Walnut Street): 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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