Origin
Airville, PA
Evening in Airville on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Airville, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
101.3 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
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6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Airville, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Airville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Holtwood Road, Lancaster Pike, Willow Street Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Airville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 101.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holtwood Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Airville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Airville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holtwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lancaster Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willow Street Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Penn Grant Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lampeter Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pitney Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hempstead Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greenfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Holtwood Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Airville, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Delta Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Delta Road
2
Turn left onto Holtwood Road
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Holtwood Road
3
Turn left onto Lancaster Pike
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lancaster Pike
4
Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lancaster Pike
5
Continue on Willow Street Pike
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Willow Street Pike
6
Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Penn Grant Road
7
Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lampeter Road
8
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pitney Road
9
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hempstead Road
10
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
Greenfield Road
11
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 30 West
12
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 222 North: Reading
14
Continue straight
19 mi
·
21 min
15
Continue straight
11 mi
·
15 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Centre Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Avenue
18
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
19
Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
20
Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
21
Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
22
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Allentown Pike
24
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
27
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
28
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kutztown Road
30
Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
31
Keep slight left
8.7 mi
·
11 min
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
33
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
34
Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
35
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
36
Continue on Hamilton Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Street
37
Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Street
38
Continue on Hamilton Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hamilton Street
39
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Avenue
40
Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
41
Turn left onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Center Street
42
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
43
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
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Linden Street
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 50.6 miles from Airville, PA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 46m
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 Airville, 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 Airville, PA
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Airville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Airville, PA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Airville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethlehem, PA
The final approach into Bethlehem, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bethlehem, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.79 one way
$33.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.39 | $36.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
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: 35.4 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 | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
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.
Destination
Bethlehem, PA
Evening in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
18 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
2h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Airville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holtwood Road, Lancaster Pike, Willow Street Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 miles from Airville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Airville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Airville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Airville, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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