Trip from Ardmore, PA to Bethlehem, PA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

51.4 mi

83 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 13m ★

6 AM

1h 19m

8 AM

1h 32m

10 AM

1h 24m

12 PM

1h 22m

3 PM

1h 24m

5 PM

1h 31m

8 PM

1h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ardmore, PA

Haneul Trac

city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ardmore, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 378, PA 309 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.52 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

25.7 miles from Ardmore, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 51.4 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 378. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 378. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Anderson Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 51.4 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 0.4 miles (Anderson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Anderson Avenue

Turn right onto Anderson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

6.1 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the ramp toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Pl...

6.1 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

34.2 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 44 Toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

34.7 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 663 North: Quakertown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward PA 663 North: Quakertown

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ardmore, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Plymouth Meeting and Quakertown.

Plymouth Meeting

6.1 mi in | ~15m

Quakertown

34.2 mi in | ~46m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	24.3 mi	26m
PA 378	5.6 mi	9m
PA 309	5.1 mi	8m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
John Fries Highway	2.7 mi	3m
Old Gulph Road	2.3 mi	5m
West Matsonford Road	1.2 mi	2m
New Gulph Road	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 24.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, PA and Bethlehem, PA.

Start on Sibley Avenue

403 ft · 25 sec · Sibley Avenue

Turn left onto Coulter Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Coulter Avenue

Turn right onto Anderson Avenue

233 ft · 13 sec · Anderson Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue

Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road

Continue on Old Gulph Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Old Gulph Road

Turn right onto West Matsonford Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Matsonford Road

Take the ramp

110 ft · 3 sec

Toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 476

3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway

Continue on I 476; PATP

24 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 44 Toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

227 ft · 7 sec

Toward PA 663 North: Quakertown Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 663

2.7 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Portzer Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Portzer Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Portzer Road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Portzer Road

At end of road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

Turn left onto PA 309

5.1 mi · 8 min · PA 309

Take the exit

420 ft · 10 sec

Continue on PA 378

5.6 mi · 9 min · PA 378

Turn right onto PA 412

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto PA 412

0.2 mi · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

Turn right onto Center Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Center Street

Turn right onto East Goepp Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Goepp Street

Turn right onto Linden Street

57 ft · 1 sec · Linden Street

Arrive at destination

Linden Street

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 25.7 miles from Ardmore, PA, or about 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 51.4 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 25.7 miles or 37m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ardmore, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Ardmore, PA

This is one driving day of about 51.4 miles and 1h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ardmore, 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.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 24.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.7 mi from Ardmore, PA · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

26 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Ardmore, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 5.3

View on nps.gov

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $1

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 1.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.52 one way

$17.04 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$9.33	$18.67
premium	$4.93	$9.97	$19.94
diesel	$5.61	$11.35	$22.70

Estimated Tolls: $3.16

Pennsylvania Turnpike (24.3 mi) $3.16

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.4	$5.40	$2.47
Efficient EV	12.9	$4.50	$2.06
EV Truck/SUV	20.6	$7.20	$3.29

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Ardmore, PA

Night in Ardmore on Tuesday

Local time

9:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethlehem, PA

Night in Bethlehem on Tuesday

Local time

9:02 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

3 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 19m 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 Ardmore, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 378, PA 309. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.7 miles from Ardmore, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.52 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.

Between Ardmore, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Plymouth Meeting and Quakertown.

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Trip from Ardmore, PA to Bethlehem, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bethlehem, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

First State National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ardmore, PA

Bethlehem, PA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 19m on the road

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