Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Cetronia, PA
Dmitry Demidov
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Cetronia, PA covers 9.9 miles and takes about 17m 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, Tilghman Street, North Cedar Crest Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on East Union Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 9.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Union Boulevard.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Cetronia, PA is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Union Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (North Cedar Crest Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (Broadway): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Union Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Tilghman Street | 4 mi | 6m |
| North Cedar Crest Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Cetronia, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
Continue on Tilghman Street
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn right onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
7:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Cetronia on Friday
Local time
7:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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