Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Hopewell, PA
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
81.1 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Bethlehem to Hopewell, you are looking at an 81.1-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 17 minutes to complete. Because this is a relatively short distance, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the trip, making it a very cost-effective outing. The route stays entirely within Pennsylvania, moving you through the Northeast region. It is a straightforward, mixed-drive experience that offers enough variety to keep you engaged without the fatigue of a multi-day haul. Whether you are heading out for a quick change of scenery or visiting friends, this drive provides a manageable path between the two towns.
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
40.6 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience as you navigate this 81.1-mile trek, which consists of about 33% highway travel. You will spend a significant portion of your time on Route 100, which features the route's longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.4 miles. Aside from the highway segments, the drive transitions into local driving, utilizing Chestnut Street and Limestone Road to reach your destination. Because this is a mixed drive, you will encounter a blend of faster-paced road sections and slower, more technical local transitions. The changing road types mean you should stay alert, as the rhythm of the drive shifts from open stretches to more navigational local segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.3 miles in near East Broad Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 81.1 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 0.3 miles (East Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (Union Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles (US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Broad Street
Turn right onto East Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Union Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Union Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
5
52.6 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
59.5 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward Coatesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Coatesville
6
70.4 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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PA 10 / Limestone Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 10 / Limestone Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Bethlehem, PA and Hopewell, PA, road signs point toward Lancaster and Coatesville.
Lancaster
52.4 mi in
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~1h 29m
Coatesville
59.5 mi in
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~1h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 100 | 26.4 mi | 42m |
| Chestnut Street | 10.9 mi | 18m |
| Limestone Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Gum Tree Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Lehigh Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Uwchlan Avenue | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Buck Run Road | 3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Route 100
— 26.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Hopewell, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Broad Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Broad Street
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Avenue
4
Continue on East Hamilton Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Hamilton Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Union Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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Union Street
Use the slight left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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Martin Luther King Junior Drive
7
Turn left onto PA 145
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Lehigh Street
8
Continue on Lehigh Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lehigh Street
9
Continue on State Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
State Avenue
10
Turn right onto East Harrison Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Harrison Street
11
Continue on North Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Street
12
Turn left onto PA 29
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
13
Turn right onto PA 29
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Chestnut Street
14
Continue on PA 100
26 mi
·
42 min
·
Route 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto PA 113
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Uwchlan Avenue
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
17
Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Coatesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto PA 82
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto South 1st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Avenue
21
Continue on Youngsburg Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Youngsburg Road
22
Turn slight right onto Buck Run Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Buck Run Road
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on Gum Tree Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Gum Tree Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto PA 10
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Limestone Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
26
Merge onto US 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
28
Turn right onto PA 472
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
29
Turn slight left onto Bethel Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Road
30
Continue on Calvary Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Calvary Road
31
Turn left onto Roneys Corner Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roneys Corner Road
32
Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hopewell Road
33
Turn left
105 ft
·
7 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 17-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 81.1-mile distance without needing a formal overnight stop, allowing you to tailor your schedule to your personal preferences. Keep in mind that with no mandatory stops built into the route, you have the freedom to pull over whenever you see fit to refuel or stretch your legs. Given the $13 fuel estimate, it is wise to check your tank before leaving Bethlehem to ensure you don't have to hunt for a station during the local road segments. Prioritize a departure that avoids peak local traffic hours to ensure your travel time remains close to the 2-hour estimate.
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 40.6 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 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 80 miles or 2h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopewell, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, PA
This is one driving day of about 81.1 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bethlehem, 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 Route 100 for about 26.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.6 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 40.6 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hopewell, PA
The final approach into Hopewell, 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 Hopewell, 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
$13.42 one way
$26.84 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.68 | $29.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.02 | $36.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Hopewell, PA
Afternoon in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
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
1 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
2h 17m 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 Bethlehem, PA to Hopewell, PA covers 81.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 100, Chestnut Street, Limestone Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.6 miles from Bethlehem, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.42 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 81.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (Union Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles (US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Hopewell, PA, road signs point toward Lancaster and Coatesville.
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