Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Morning in Bethlehem on Monday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Covington, PA
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
165.4 mi
266 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
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 Covington, PA covers 165.4 miles and takes about 3h 37m 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, Bethlehem Spur Route, US 22 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.37 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
82.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 165.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Union Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Covington, PA is easy. At 3h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Covington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Union Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bethlehem Spur Route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 22 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 145 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 145 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MacArthur Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Macarthur Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Union Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Covington, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
367 ft
·
13 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Union Boulevard
3
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
5
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22 West: Allentown
6
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
7
Take the exit slight right toward PA 145
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
PA 145
8
Keep slight right to continue on PA 145 North
240 ft
·
8 sec
·
PA 145 North
9
Merge slight left onto MacArthur Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
MacArthur Road
10
Continue on Macarthur Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Macarthur Road
11
Continue on South Best Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Best Avenue
12
Continue on North Best Avenue
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Best Avenue
13
Continue on Riverview Drive
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Drive
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lehigh Drive
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Lehigh Drive
15
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
16
Continue on Bankway Street
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Bankway Street
17
Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
18
Continue on North 1st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
19
Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
20
Continue on Susquehanna Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
21
Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
22
Continue on Lehigh Street
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lehigh Street
23
Continue on Lehigh Avenue
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
24
Continue on East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Catawissa Street
25
Turn right onto Hudson Drive
525 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hudson Drive
26
Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Street
27
Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hudson Drive
28
Continue on Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Broad Street
29
Continue on Berwick Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Berwick Street
30
Continue on East Broad Street
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Broad Street
31
Continue on North Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Broad Street
32
Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Susquehanna Boulevard
33
Continue on Valmont Parkway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Valmont Parkway
34
Continue on State Route 93
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 93
35
Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Berwick Hazleton Highway
36
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
37
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
45 mi
·
49 min
·
Keystone Shortway
38
Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
39
Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 15 North: Williamsport
40
Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
41
Continue on US Highway 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
42
Continue on Montgomery Pike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Pike
43
Continue on Hastings Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hastings Street
44
Continue on Market Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
45
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
46
Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
47
Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield
37 mi
·
41 min
·
US 15 North: Mansfield
48
Take the exit slight right toward Blossburg
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Blossburg
49
Turn right onto Boone Run Road
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
Boone Run Road
50
Turn left onto North Williamson Road
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
North Williamson Road
51
Turn right onto State Road
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Road
52
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.7 miles or 1h 48m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Covington, 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 165.4 miles and 3h 37m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.7 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 82.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Covington, PA
The final approach into Covington, 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 Covington, 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
$27.37 one way
$54.74 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $29.95 | $59.90 |
| premium | $4.92 | $32.05 | $64.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.75 | $73.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.37 | $7.94 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.47 | $6.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.16 | $10.59 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Covington, PA
Morning in Covington on Monday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
3 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
3h 37m 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 Covington, PA covers 165.4 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Union Boulevard, Bethlehem Spur Route, US 22 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.7 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 $27.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Covington, PA is easy. At 3h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Covington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Covington, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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