Origin
Weatherly, PA
Morning in Weatherly on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weatherly, 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 7m
Distance
42.6 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weatherly, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
This 42.6-mile drive from Weatherly, PA, to Bethlehem, PA, will take you about 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate on PA 248, with some time on Hudson Drive and Hunter Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this is an economical journey within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The profile is described as a mixed drive, suggesting a varied experience on the road. Since it's a short trip, you won't need an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 248 | 19.6 mi | 29m |
| Hudson Drive | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hunter Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Catawissa Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Mauch Chunk Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bath Pike | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Beth-Bath Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
PA 248
— 19.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weatherly, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Hudsondale Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudsondale Street
2
Continue on Brenkman Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Brenkman Drive
3
Turn left onto PA 93
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Hudson Drive
4
Continue on State Route 93
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Street
5
Continue on PA 93
523 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hudson Drive
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 209
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Catawissa Street
7
Continue on US 209
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
8
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lehigh Street
9
Turn left onto US 209
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
10
Continue on US 209
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
11
Continue on US 209
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
12
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North First Street
13
Continue on US 209
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bankway Street
14
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto PA 248
20 mi
·
29 min
·
PA 248
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto PA 512
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Beth-Bath Pike
17
Continue on PA 512
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bath Pike
18
Continue on PA 512
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Beth Bath Pike
19
Continue on PA 512
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bath Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on Center Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Elizabeth Avenue
22
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
23
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Weatherly, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 42.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 93 / Hudson Drive
Turn left onto PA 93 / Hudson Drive
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 209 / East Catawissa Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 209 / East Catawissa Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 209 / Susquehanna Street
Turn left onto US 209 / Susquehanna Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
PA 248
Turn right onto PA 248
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.06 one way
$14.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 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 | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
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
Morning in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
SE 0 to 10 mph
1% chance
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
20 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
1h 7m 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 mixed drive on this 42.6-mile route, with 46% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.6 miles on PA 248. This section likely offers a consistent pace before transitioning to other roads. As you progress, the drive will blend highway speeds with potentially more local road conditions, so keep an eye on changing speed limits and road types.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on PA 248.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near PA 93 / Hudson Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (PA 93 / Hudson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 209 / East Catawissa Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (US 209 / Susquehanna Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.6 miles on PA 248. 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 2.4 miles (PA 93 / Hudson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 209 / East Catawissa Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (US 209 / Susquehanna Street): Navigation decision point.
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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