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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Breinigsville, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

17.5 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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Downtown Breinigsville, PA, PA

Breinigsville, PA

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Trip Overview

Bethlehem, PA to Breinigsville, PA is 17.5 miles and takes about 29 minutes via West Hamilton Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania in the Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger journey, requiring minimal planning. You'll find this route convenient for a quick hop between these two nearby towns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Hamilton Boulevard 6 mi 8m
East Broad Street 2.6 mi 4m
Linden Street 2 mi 4m
Hamilton Boulevard 2 mi 3m
Hanover Avenue 2 mi 3m
Hamilton Street 1.4 mi 2m
Breinigsville Road 0.5 mi 1m
East Hamilton Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Hamilton Boulevard — 6 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Breinigsville, 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

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Boulevard
14

Turn sharp left onto Breinigsville Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Breinigsville Road
15

Arrive at destination

Breinigsville Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
4
7.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | North 15th Street

Turn left onto North 15th Street

Navigation decision point

4
7.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | PA 222 / Hamilton Street

Turn right onto PA 222 / Hamilton Street

Navigation decision point

5
17 mi into trip | ~28m in | Breinigsville Road

Turn sharp left onto Breinigsville Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.90 one way

$5.80 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.18 $6.36
premium $4.93 $3.39 $6.79
diesel $5.61 $3.86 $7.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.84 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

Afternoon in Bethlehem on Saturday

Local time

2:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live 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

Breinigsville, PA

Afternoon in Breinigsville on Saturday

Local time

2:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

38 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

29m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive' for its entire 17.5 miles. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads, including West Hamilton Boulevard and East Broad Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6 miles on West Hamilton Boulevard, giving you a brief period of consistent driving before more turns commence. Expect a stop-and-go feel as you transition through various local streets.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on West Hamilton Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Broad Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 7.2 miles (North 15th Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6 miles on West Hamilton Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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 7.2 miles (North 15th Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Breinigsville, PA before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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