Origin
Pennside, PA
Late night in Pennside on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennside, 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 9m
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennside, PA
Michael Taccetta
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
This 43.2-mile drive from Pennside to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward 1-hour and 9-minute journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an easy day trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes US 222 and the Trexlertown Bypass, offering a mix of road types. Consider this a convenient option for a short, uncomplicated excursion where you won't need to break up the drive or worry about extensive overnight stays. Its brevity makes it a flexible choice for a quick getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Trexlertown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Friedensburg Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Memorial Highway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Broad Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Moselem Spring Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennside, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Brighton Avenue
183 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
2
Turn left onto Harvey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harvey Avenue
3
Turn right onto Carsonia Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Carsonia Avenue
4
Turn right onto Friedensburg Road
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Friedensburg Road
5
Turn left onto PA 73; PA 662
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Highway
6
Continue on PA 73
346 ft
·
6 sec
·
Blandon Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Oley Road
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Oley Road
8
Continue on Oley Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oley Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 662
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Highway
10
Continue on PA 662
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Richmond Street
11
Turn right onto PA 662
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto PA 662
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Franklin Street
13
Continue on PA 662
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Moselem Spring Road
14
Enter roundabout onto US 222
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kutztown Road
15
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
17
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
18
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
19
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
20
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
21
Continue on PA 222
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Street
23
Continue on Hamilton Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hamilton Street
24
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Avenue
25
Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
26
Turn left onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Center Street
27
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
28
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
29
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Pennside, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Harvey Avenue
Turn left onto Harvey Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Oley Road
Enter roundabout onto Oley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
PA 662 / Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto PA 662 / Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
43.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Kutztown, PA
22 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
20 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 9m 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 this 43.2-mile trip, with only about 20% of the route on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 8.7 miles along US 222. The drive will involve navigating through various local roads and bypasses, including Trexlertown Bypass and Friedensburg Road, requiring your attention for frequent turns and adjustments. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged experience on diverse roadways.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on US 222.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harvey Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 43.2 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (Harvey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Oley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.6 miles (PA 662 / Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
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 Pennside, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
Allentown
27.1 mi in
|
~42m
|
via US 222
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on US 222. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Harvey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Oley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.6 miles (PA 662 / Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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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