This 100.4-mile drive from Shiloh, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 65% of the journey utilizing major roadways like US 222 and US 30. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this is an economical option for a quick getaway within Pennsylvania. Given its relatively short distance and efficient profile, you won't need to break this trip up overnight. It offers a straightforward way to connect two points in the Northeast region without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.2 miles from Shiloh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 222
39.3 mi
50m
US 30
23.6 mi
32m
Allentown Pike
6 mi
10m
Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi
8m
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi
6m
Kutztown Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi
3m
West Broad Street
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 39.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shiloh, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 74
1.7 mi·2 min·Carlisle Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward US 30 EastUse the left lane.
3
Merge onto US 30
0.8 mi·1 min·US 30
4
Continue on US 30
1.3 mi·2 min·Loucks Road
5
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi·36 sec·Arsenal Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 83 South: BaltimoreUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 83
2.2 mi·3 min·I 83
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward PA 462 East
9
Turn right onto South Belmont Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Belmont Street
10
Turn right onto PA 462
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Market Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto North Hills Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Hills Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto US 30
23 mi·31 min·US 30
13
Take the exit onto US 222
20 mi·23 min·US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
14
Continue on US 222
11 mi·15 min·US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre AvenueUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto PA 61
1.1 mi·1 min·Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·Bellevue Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
1.5 mi·2 min·North 5th Street Highway
19
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi·3 min·Allentown Pike
20
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi·22 sec·Kutztown Road
21
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft·6 sec·Allentown Pike
23
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·47 sec·Allentown Pike
24
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft·5 sec·Allentown Pike
25
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
26
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·1 min·Kutztown Road
27
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·40 sec·Allentown Pike
28
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft·1 sec·Kutztown Road
29
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi·2 min·Kutztown Road
30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi·11 min·US 222
31
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft·2 sec·Hamilton Boulevard
32
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi·3 min·Hamilton Boulevard
33
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi·8 min·Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
34
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi·3 min·West Hamilton Boulevard
35
Continue on PA 222
2.2 mi·4 min·Hamilton Street
36
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Hamilton Street
37
Continue on Hamilton Street
0.5 mi·48 sec·Hamilton Street
38
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi·3 min·Hanover Avenue
39
Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi·3 min·West Broad Street
40
Turn left onto Center Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·Center Street
41
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Goepp Street
42
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft·1 sec·Linden Street
43
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
Consider departing in the morning to make the most of your day in Bethlehem, as this 2 hour and 25-minute drive is best enjoyed without rushing. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, it's an affordable trip to plan for. Since there are no specific stops noted, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between US 222, US 30, and Allentown Pike to ensure you stay on the most efficient path. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 39.3 miles on US 222, so plan any brief breaks before or after this segment.
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 50.2 miles from Shiloh, PA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 1h 8m 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 55m
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 Shiloh, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Shiloh, PA
This is one driving day of about 100.4 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Shiloh, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 222 for about 39.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 81.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left toward US 30 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 30 East
7
4.4 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
7
7.1 mi into trip|~12m in|PA 462 / East Market Street
Turn right onto PA 462 / East Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
61.1 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
5
81.9 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.65 one way
$33.29 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.23
$36.46
premium
$4.93
$19.47
$38.94
diesel
$5.61
$22.17
$44.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.1
0
$10.54
$4.82
Efficient EV
25.1
0
$8.79
$4.02
EV Truck/SUV
40.2
0
$14.06
$6.43
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Shiloh, PA
Late night
in Shiloh on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bethlehem, PA
Late night
in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
56°F
Reading, PA
50 mi in
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
12 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
2h 25m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 51.8
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 100.4-mile journey. Around 65% of the drive utilizes significant highways, suggesting a pace that allows for steady progress. You'll encounter one substantial stretch of 39.3 miles on US 222, which means you can settle in for a good period without frequent turns. While not explicitly scenic, this type of route often means efficient travel, with Allentown Pike also featuring in the mix. The drive's character is geared towards getting you from point A to point B effectively.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.3 mi on US 222.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 100.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Shiloh, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
Allentown
84.3 mi in|~1h 58m|via US 222
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 100.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.3 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. 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.
