Origin
Yeagertown, PA
Late night in Yeagertown on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yeagertown, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
145.3 mi
234 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yeagertown, PA
Jack Pace
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
Yeagertown to Bethlehem is 145.3 miles and takes about 3h 2m via US 322 and William Penn Highway, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily travels through the Northeast region, staying within Pennsylvania for its entirety. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with local road navigation, making it a manageable one-day excursion. The route offers a straightforward path connecting two points in the state, suitable for those seeking an efficient journey without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.6 miles from Yeagertown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 322 | 56.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| William Penn Highway | 42.8 mi | 50m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 20.9 mi | 25m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Bethlehem Spur Route | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Union Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Freedom Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 322
— 56.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yeagertown, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Fourth Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
Fourth Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on North Logan Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Logan Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Freedom Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Freedom Avenue
5
Continue on Ferguson Valley Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ferguson Valley Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge onto US 322
56 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 322
8
Take the exit onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 322
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
10
Merge onto I 81; US 322
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
19 mi
·
22 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 89
Toward I 78 East: Allentown
13
Continue on I 78
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
14
Continue on I 78; US 22
43 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 378
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
21
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
23
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
24
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
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Linden Street
25
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 3 hours, this is a perfect route for a same-day trip, allowing you to leave anytime and still have ample daylight. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway mark, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 56.8-mile stretch on US 322, as services can sometimes be less frequent on these longer highway segments. The flexibility of this shorter drive means you can depart later in the morning or even the afternoon.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.6 miles from Yeagertown, PA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 32 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.6 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
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 Yeagertown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Yeagertown, PA
This is one driving day of about 145.3 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Yeagertown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 322 for about 56.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.6 miles from Yeagertown, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 58 and 143.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
58 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
|
US 322
Take the exit onto US 322 toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Her...
9
131 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
|
US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
7
141.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville...
8
141.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
7
143.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward Eighth Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.09 one way
$48.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $26.38 | $52.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.18 | $56.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.08 | $64.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.72
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(10.3 mi)
$0.72
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.97 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
9 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
3h 2m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 84.7
View on nps.gov
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...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 49.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 39% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more local road driving. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 56.8 miles along US 322. As you progress, the roads will shift, transitioning from more open highway sections to segments that may involve more town crossings and varied speed limits. It’s a drive that keeps you engaged with its changing character, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.8 mi on US 322.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58 miles in near US 322.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 18 significant decision points across 145.3 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 58 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Yeagertown, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, Carlisle and Lvi Airport.
Hazleton
58 mi in
|
~1h 13m
|
via US 322
Carlisle
58 mi in
|
~1h 13m
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via US 322
Lvi Airport
131 mi in
|
~2h 41m
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via US 22
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 145.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.8 miles on US 322. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.72 in tolls one way, starting with Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 58 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Bethlehem, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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