Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Morning in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Audubon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
43.2 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Audubon, PA
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
This straightforward 43.2-mile drive from Bethlehem, PA, to Audubon, PA, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 12 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and South Valley Forge Road, with a brief stint on PA-378. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. The journey offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stay. This trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a convenient connection between two points in the state.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving profile on this 43.2-mile journey, with 54% of the route involving highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.2 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a period of consistent speed. Following this, the drive transitions to roads like South Valley Forge Road and PA-378, likely presenting a more varied driving experience with potential changes in speed limits and road conditions. This blend means you'll get a taste of both efficient highway cruising and more localized road navigation.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 13.2 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 0.8 miles in near Center Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
7
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
8
30.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville
8
31.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 63 East: Lansdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 63 East: Lansdale
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Audubon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Kulpsville.
Patp
16.6 mi in
|
~30m
Kulpsville
30.6 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| South Valley Forge Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| PA-378 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| PA 309 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| North Park Avenue | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| John Fries Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Sumneytown Pike | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Portzer Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 13.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Audubon, 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 left lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 309
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
PA 309
12
Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pumping Station Road
13
Turn left onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Portzer Road
14
Continue on Portzer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Portzer Road
15
Turn right onto PA 663
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 476; PATP
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
2 min
Exit 31
Toward PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
this road
21
Keep slight left at fork
169 ft
·
11 sec
Toward PA 63 East: Lansdale
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto PA 63
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto PA 363
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
South Valley Forge Road
24
Continue on PA 363
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Park Avenue
25
Turn sharp left onto Egypt Road
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Egypt Road
26
Turn right
108 ft
·
10 sec
27
Turn right
155 ft
·
11 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Audubon, PA
The final approach into Audubon, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.71
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(13.2 mi)
$1.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Audubon, PA
Morning in Audubon on Friday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m 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 Audubon, PA covers 43.2 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, South Valley Forge Road, PA-378. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 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 $7.16 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 43.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Audubon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Kulpsville.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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