Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Night in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Blooming Grove, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
113.4 mi
182 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
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6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Blooming Grove, PA covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, Warren Street Bypass, US 222 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.3 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Blooming Grove, PA covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.3 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 5.3 miles in near Hamilton Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 113.4 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 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; at 23.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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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
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~30m in
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US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
23.2 mi into trip
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~37m in
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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.
5
39.1 mi into trip
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~1h in
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PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass
Merge onto PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
99.6 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 30.3 mi | 45m |
| Warren Street Bypass | 30 mi | 37m |
| US 222 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| York Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 30.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Blooming Grove, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Broad Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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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
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East Hamilton Street
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
341 ft
·
5 sec
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Hamilton Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto North Front Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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North Front Street
7
Continue on Linden Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Linden Street
8
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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North 15th Street
9
Turn right onto PA 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Hamilton Street
10
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Hamilton Boulevard
11
Continue on PA 222
6.0 mi
·
8 min
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West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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Trexlertown Bypass
13
Continue on US 222
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Hamilton Boulevard
14
Enter roundabout onto US 222
129 ft
·
1 sec
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Hamilton Boulevard
15
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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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
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US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
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Allentown Pike
19
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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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
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Allentown Pike
25
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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Kutztown Road
27
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
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47 sec
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Allentown Pike
28
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Allentown Pike
29
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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North 5th Street Highway
30
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
31
Merge onto PA 12
30 mi
·
37 min
·
Warren Street Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 222
Toward US 30 West
33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
29 mi
·
42 min
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US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Turn left onto PA 116
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Hanover Road
Use the left lane.
36
Continue on PA 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
37
Enter roundabout onto PA 116
304 ft
·
6 sec
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North Main Street
38
Continue on PA 116
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
39
Continue on PA 116
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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York Road
40
Continue on PA 116
5.8 mi
·
11 min
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York Road
41
Continue on PA 116
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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York Street
42
Turn left onto Grandview Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Grandview Road
43
Turn left onto PA 216
55 ft
·
1 sec
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Blooming Grove Road
44
Arrive at destination
PA 216
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 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 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blooming Grove, 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 113.4 miles and 2h 51m.
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.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 30.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.7 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 56.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blooming Grove, PA
The final approach into Blooming Grove, 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 Blooming Grove, 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
$18.80 one way
$37.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.59 | $41.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.04 | $50.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.92 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.88 | $7.26 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Blooming Grove, PA
Night in Blooming Grove on Tuesday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 51m 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 Blooming Grove, PA covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, Warren Street Bypass, US 222. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.7 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 $18.80 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 113.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 23.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Blooming Grove, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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