Origin
Woodside, PA
Afternoon in Woodside on Sunday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodside, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
46.3 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodside, PA
Haneul Trac
Bethlehem, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Woodside, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Durham Road, Main Street, Easton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.4 miles on Durham Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Road | 21.4 mi | 36m |
| Main Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Easton Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Newtown Bypass | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Leithsville Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Hellertown Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Harrow Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Stony Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Durham Road
— 21.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodside, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Stony Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stony Hill Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Stony Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto PA 332
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Yardley-Newtown Road
4
Continue on PA 332
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Newtown Bypass
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Newtown Bypass
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Newtown Bypass
6
Turn left onto PA 413
18 mi
·
29 min
·
Durham Road
7
Continue on PA 611 Truck
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Easton Road
8
Merge onto PA 611
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Easton Road
9
Turn left onto PA 412
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Durham Road
10
Continue on PA 412
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrow Road
11
Continue on PA 412
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Durham Road
13
Continue on PA 212; PA 412
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto PA 412
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hellertown Road
15
Continue on PA 412
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Leithsville Road
16
Continue on PA 412
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on PA 412
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hellertown Road
18
Continue on PA 412
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
19
Continue on PA 412
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Daly Avenue
20
Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stefko Boulevard
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto East Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Broad Street
22
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
23
Turn left onto East Goepp Street
445 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Goepp Street
24
Turn left onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
25
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 23.2 miles from Woodside, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Stony Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Stony Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
35.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road
Navigation decision point
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Stefko Boulevard
Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Maple Street
Turn right onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Linden Street
Turn left onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.55 one way
$15.11 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.86 | $17.73 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Sunny
NE 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
18 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 18m 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?
46.3 mi in 1h 18m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 mi on Durham Road.
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 0.6 miles in near Stony Hill Road.
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 1h 18m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Stony Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (Stefko Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Hotel B Ice Cream Parlor
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
1h 19m in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bethlehem, PA
Cuisine: ice_cream
Hours: Su-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Visit websiteJumbars
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
1h 19m in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bethlehem, PA
Roasted Bethlehem
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Bethlehem, PA
Hours: Tu-Su 07:00-14:00
Visit websiteSaxbys Coffee
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Bethlehem, PA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa,Su 08:00-17:00
Visit websiteGodfrey Daniels
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Bethlehem, PA
Hawks Nest
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
DiMaio's Family Ristorante & Pizzeria
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 10m in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Hellertown, PA
Cuisine: italian
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Su 11:00-22:00
Visit websitePizza Hut
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 19m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bethlehem, PA
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteDunkin'
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
1h 19m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bethlehem, PA
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-20:00
Visit websiteDomino's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
1h 19m in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bethlehem, PA
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteThe Other Fish
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 19m in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bethlehem, PA
Cuisine: japanese
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00,Mo-Th 17:00-22:00, Fr-...
Visit websiteThe Melting Pot
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 19m in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bethlehem, PA
Cuisine: fondue
Hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 16...
Visit websiteFormer -G.B.Fox Environmental Center at Illick's Mill
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Hours: "No longer has public access hours"
Picinic Table (S)
Picnic_site
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Picinic Table (C)
Picnic_site
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Picinic Table (S)
Picnic_site
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Picinic Table (C)
Picnic_site
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lehigh University Goodman Campus
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 10m in
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
The Pony Bridge
Yes
Near the end, right off the route
1h 10m in
0.1 mi from route
Old Mill Road Bridge
Yes
Near the end, right off the route
1h 10m in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bethlehem Steelworkers Memorial
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Taylor Field Memorial
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Gnome Home
Monument
Around the midpoint, short detour
44min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Mr. Imagination's Sculpture Garden
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Wind Creek Bethlehem Hotel
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
1h 19m in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bethlehem, PA
Haycock Camping Ministries
Camp_site
Later in the drive, short detour
53min in
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
PA
Best Western Hotel
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
1h 19m in
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bethlehem, PA
Full guide →Bethlehem is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Easton, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania. In the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem borders Nazareth to its northwest, Allentown to its west, Hellertown to its southeast, and Easton to its east. The city is about 70 miles (110 km) north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and about 80 miles (130 km) west of New York City, the nation's largest city.
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 1h 18m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on Durham Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.6 miles (Stony Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (Stefko Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. 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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