Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Moore, PA

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

62.6 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 25m ★

6 AM

1h 32m

8 AM

1h 46m

10 AM

1h 37m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 45m

8 PM

1h 28m

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

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Bethlehem, PA

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Moore, PA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Bethlehem to Moore, expect a straightforward 62.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, the Mid-County Expressway, and PA-378 to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this Northeast Pennsylvania transit. It is a practical, efficient route that keeps you moving through the state without unnecessary complications.

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

31.3 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a consistent rhythm behind the wheel, anchored by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. Because the route relies heavily on expressways, you can expect a steady pace rather than technical, winding local roads. The transition between these high-speed segments and the connecting state routes defines the overall feel of the trip. It is a functional drive designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

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

There are about 30 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 Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 62.6 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

17 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia

41.5 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

58 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward Swarthmore, Media

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward Swarthmore, Media

58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Swarthmore College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Swarthmore College

59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | PA 420 / East Woodland Avenue

Turn right onto PA 420 / East Woodland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Bethlehem, PA and Moore, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Swarthmore, Media and Swarthmore College.

Patp

16.6 mi in | ~30m

Swarthmore

58 mi in | ~1h 21m

Media

58 mi in | ~1h 21m

Swarthmore College

58.2 mi in | ~1h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	24.3 mi	26m
Mid-County Expressway	16.2 mi	22m
PA-378	5.1 mi	8m
PA 309	5.1 mi	8m
John Fries Highway	2.6 mi	3m
Baltimore Pike	1.6 mi	3m
Kedron Avenue	1.3 mi	2m
Portzer Road	0.8 mi	2m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Linden Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Linden Street

Turn right onto East Church Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East Church Street

Turn left onto Center Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Center Street

Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge

Continue on South New Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South New Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West 4th Street

Turn slight left onto PA 412

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Broadway

Turn left onto PA 378

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wyandotte Street

Continue on PA 378

0.5 mi · 1 min · PA-378

Continue on PA 378

4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto PA 309

5.1 mi · 8 min · PA 309

Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

Turn left onto Portzer Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Portzer Road

Continue on Portzer Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Portzer Road

Turn right onto PA 663

2.6 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward PATP

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 476; PATP

24 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20 Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

16 mi · 22 min · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 3 Toward Swarthmore, Media Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

200 ft · 6 sec

Toward Swarthmore College

Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

1.6 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Pike

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto PA 420

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Woodland Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on PA 420

1.3 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on PA 420

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

Turn left onto Maryland Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Maryland Avenue

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

226 ft · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

Arrive at destination

Washington Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the expressways is always a wise move. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the 62.6-mile path, making it an easy drive to complete in one go. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Mid-County Expressway to ensure you stay on track. Because the fuel cost is modest at roughly $10, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Bethlehem to avoid any mid-trip fueling stops. Enjoy the efficiency of this direct route as you head toward Moore.

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 31.3 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 48m 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 62.6 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.3 miles or 48m 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 15m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, PA

This is one driving day of about 62.6 miles and 1h 32m.

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 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 31.3 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

31 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 62.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Moore, PA

The final approach into Moore, 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 Moore, 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

$10.36 one way

$20.72 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$11.33	$22.67
premium	$4.92	$12.13	$24.26
diesel	$5.64	$13.91	$27.82

Estimated Tolls: $3.17

Pennsylvania Turnpike (24.3 mi) $3.17

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

$10

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.8	$6.57	$3.00
Efficient EV	15.7	$5.48	$2.50
EV Truck/SUV	25	$8.76	$4.01

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Night in Bethlehem on Sunday

Local time

9:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moore, PA

Night in Moore on Sunday

Local time

9:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

22 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 32m 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 Moore, PA covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.3 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 $10.36 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.