Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Evening in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Souderton, PA
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, PA
Phuc Tran
Souderton, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt between Bethlehem and Souderton, you are looking at a manageable 24.8-mile journey. Expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an economical route that connects the Northeast region of Pennsylvania efficiently. You will primarily utilize PA 309, the Sellersville Bypass, and PA-378 to navigate the distance. Because this trip is short and straightforward, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex logistics. It serves as a practical, low-stress transition between these two Pennsylvania locales.
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
12.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, balancing faster highway transit with local road navigation. Approximately 58% of your journey will take place on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on PA 309, covering 9.1 miles where you can settle into a steady rhythm. The road's personality shifts as you transition between the major bypasses and regional connectors. You should anticipate a blend of highway efficiency and the variable conditions typical of regional Pennsylvania driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 309 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near East Church Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Church Street
Turn right onto East Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
23.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward PA 113: Souderton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 113: Souderton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 309 | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| PA-378 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| East Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Wyandotte Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fahy Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 309
— 9.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Souderton, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Church Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Church Street
3
Turn left onto Center Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Center Street
4
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
5
Continue on South New Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South New Street
6
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 4th Street
7
Turn slight left onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
8
Turn left onto PA 378
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyandotte Street
9
Continue on PA 378
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA-378
10
Continue on PA 378
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
PA-378
Use the none lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 309
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
PA 309
12
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward PA 113: Souderton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto PA 113
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
15
Turn right onto PA 113
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 43-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 24.8-mile distance without needing any scheduled stops, though keeping an eye on traffic patterns along PA 309 is always a smart move. Because the fuel cost is a modest $4, you won't need to stress about extensive refueling logistics. My best tip is to monitor the flow of traffic on the Sellersville Bypass before you leave, as this section is central to your transit time. Enjoy the ease of this quick trip and use the extra time saved to explore your destination once you arrive.
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 12.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.1 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 24.8 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.4 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Souderton, 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 24.8 miles and 43m.
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 PA 309 for about 9.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.4 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Souderton, PA
The final approach into Souderton, 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 Souderton, 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
$4.10 one way
$8.21 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Souderton, PA
Evening in Souderton on Sunday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
21 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
43m 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 Souderton, PA covers 24.8 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 309, Sellersville Bypass, PA-378. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 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 $4.10 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Souderton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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