Origin
Oxford, PA
Afternoon in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, 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
2h 12m
Distance
78.4 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
This 102.1-mile journey from Oxford, PA, to Bethlehem, PA, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, it's an accessible option for many drivers. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Limestone Road, Gum Tree Road, and Buck Run Road, offering a connected, turn-heavy driving experience without any highway segments. This drive is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay and providing ample flexibility for your schedule. It's a straightforward drive through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, focusing on efficient travel between two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Oxford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Pike | 22.6 mi | 35m |
| PA 100 | 14.8 mi | 25m |
| Limestone Road | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Gum Tree Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| West Uwchlan Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Buck Run Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| South 1st Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Pottstown Pike
— 22.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
2
Continue on PA 10
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Limestone Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn right onto Gum Tree Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Gum Tree Road
4
Continue on Buck Run Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Buck Run Road
5
Continue on Youngsburg Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Youngsburg Road
6
Continue on South 1st Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 30 East
8
Merge onto US 30
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto PA 113
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Uwchlan Avenue
11
Turn left onto PA 100
23 mi
·
35 min
·
Pottstown Pike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on PA 100
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on PA 100
15 mi
·
24 min
·
PA 100
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto PA 29
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto North Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Street
16
Continue on Harrison Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrison Street
17
Turn right
51 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn left onto Dalton Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dalton Street
19
Continue on Emaus Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Emaus Avenue
20
Continue on Emmaus Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Emmaus Avenue
21
Continue on Broadway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
22
Turn right onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 3rd Street
23
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
24
Turn right onto Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
25
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
26
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
27
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
Since this drive is a quick 1 hour and 57 minutes, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Given the 102.1-mile distance and the absence of highway travel, plan for the local roads to guide you efficiently to Bethlehem, PA. With a fuel cost of around $17, it's a budget-friendly excursion, so no need to worry excessively about refueling stops unless you're starting with a very low tank. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the local road names as you navigate, especially Limestone Road and Gum Tree Road, to ensure you're following the intended path precisely.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.2 miles from Oxford, PA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oxford, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oxford, PA
This is one driving day of about 78.4 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Oxford, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pottstown Pike for about 22.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from Oxford, 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 19.5 and 78.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
4
30.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Turn left onto PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
67.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
PA 29 / South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 29 / South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
78.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.00 one way
$26.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.24 | $28.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.20 | $30.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
2h 12m 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 for the entirety of this 102.1-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating a series of connected local roads, including Limestone Road, Gum Tree Road, and Buck Run Road, for the full duration of your drive. There are no long stretches of uninterrupted travel; instead, the route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction. This type of driving demands your attention and offers a more intimate experience with the Pennsylvania landscape as you pass through various local communities. The drive progresses as a continuous series of local road segments rather than distinct phases.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on Pottstown Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.5 miles in near US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 78.4 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 19.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Oxford, PA
Full guide →Founded 1775
Oxford is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, close to the border with Maryland.
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 2h 12m. Total distance: 78.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on Pottstown Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown 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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