Bethlehem, PA to Blandon, PA is 34 miles and takes about 52 minutes via West Hamilton Boulevard and US 222, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, making it an easy day trip. The direct nature of this route means you'll be spending most of your time on familiar roads, not a long, winding path. It's a straightforward connection for those looking for a quick hop between these two Pennsylvania towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll navigate a fair number of intersections and changes in direction. With only 17% of the route on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 6 miles on West Hamilton Boulevard. As you transition onto roads like US 222, you might experience slightly faster travel, but the overall personality remains that of a connected, community-focused drive rather than an open highway experience. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as you make your way.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Hamilton Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East Broad Street
Turn right onto East Broad Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.3 mi into trip|~9m in|Hamilton Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
18.8 mi into trip|~30m in|US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
23.2 mi into trip|~37m in|US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
33.2 mi into trip|~51m in|PA 73 / Main Street
Turn left onto PA 73 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Hamilton Boulevard
6 mi
8m
US 222
5.9 mi
7m
Kutztown Road
4.9 mi
7m
Hamilton Boulevard
4.4 mi
6m
Allentown Pike
3 mi
5m
East Broad Street
2.6 mi
4m
Linden Street
2 mi
4m
Hanover Avenue
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
West Hamilton Boulevard
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Blandon, 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
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 right at fork onto Hamilton Street
341 ft·5 sec·Hamilton Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto North Front Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·North Front Street
7
Continue on Linden Street
1.7 mi·3 min·Linden Street
8
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·North 15th Street
9
Turn right onto PA 222
1.3 mi·2 min·Hamilton Street
10
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi·2 min·Hamilton Boulevard
11
Continue on PA 222
6.0 mi·8 min·West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·32 sec·Trexlertown Bypass
13
Continue on US 222
2.5 mi·3 min·Hamilton Boulevard
14
Enter roundabout onto US 222
129 ft·1 sec·Hamilton Boulevard
15
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi·50 sec·Hamilton Boulevard
16
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi·5 min·Kutztown Road
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi·7 min·US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft·1 sec·Allentown Pike
19
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·39 sec·Allentown Pike
20
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·1 min·Kutztown Road
21
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
22
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft·4 sec·Allentown Pike
23
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·52 sec·Allentown Pike
24
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft·5 sec·Allentown Pike
25
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi·59 sec·Allentown Pike
26
Turn left onto PA 73
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Park Road
65 ft·1 sec·Park Road
28
Arrive at destination
Park Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Bethlehem, PA
· 28m into the drive
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blandon, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Blandon, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.27 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$6.17
$12.35
premium
$4.93
$6.59
$13.19
diesel
$5.61
$7.51
$15.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.2
0
$3.57
$1.63
Efficient EV
8.5
0
$2.97
$1.36
EV Truck/SUV
13.6
0
$4.76
$2.18
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Night
in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
10:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Blandon, PA
Night
in Blandon on Friday
Local time
10:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
47 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
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Blandon, PA covers 34 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Hamilton Boulevard, US 222, Kutztown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 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 $5.64 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Blandon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
