Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Monday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Ambridge, PA
Drive Time
6h 12m
Distance
318.1 mi
512 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 59m
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6 AM
6h 12m
8 AM
6h 37m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 18m
3 PM
6h 22m
5 PM
6h 36m
8 PM
6h 4m
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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Ambridge, PA
Michael D Beckwith
Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Ambridge, PA covers 318.1 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Union Boulevard, Bethlehem Spur Route, US 22 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
159 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 12m drive with frequent turns across 318.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Union Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Ambridge, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Union Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bethlehem Spur Route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 22 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Penn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 78th Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Union Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Ambridge, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
367 ft
·
13 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Union Boulevard
3
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
5
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22 West: Allentown
6
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
7
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43 mi
·
51 min
·
William Penn Highway
8
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 81 South: Harrisburg
10
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
44 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 11 South
13
Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
14
Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, PATP
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 76 West: Pittsburgh
16
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
198 mi
·
3 hr 37 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
19
Turn slight left
148 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn left onto Perry Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Perry Highway
21
Turn left onto Freedom Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Freedom Road
22
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Freedom Crider Road
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Freedom Crider Road
24
Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Crider Road
25
Turn straight onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Crows Run Road
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ohio River Boulevard
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
27
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
8th Street
28
Turn right onto Duss Avenue
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Duss Avenue
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 3h 6m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ambridge, 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 318.1 miles and 6h 12m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 159 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ambridge, PA
The final approach into Ambridge, 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 Ambridge, 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
$52.64 one way
$105.27 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $57.60 | $115.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $61.64 | $123.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $70.67 | $141.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.40 | $15.27 |
| Efficient EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.83 | $12.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.2 | 1 | $44.53 | $20.36 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Ambridge, PA
Afternoon in Ambridge on Monday
Local time
3:20 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
6h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Ambridge, PA covers 318.1 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Union Boulevard, Bethlehem Spur Route, US 22 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159 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 $52.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Ambridge, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Ambridge, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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