Bethlehem, PA to Eddington, PA is 51.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via PA 309 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day, whether you're heading out for an extended weekend or just a quick excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive with a relatively low fuel cost and a short travel time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route offers a varied driving experience, with 44% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on PA 309, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the Sellersville Bypass, suggesting a blend of faster highway travel and potentially more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.1 miles on PA 309. As you progress, you'll likely notice the change in road type as you transition between these different roadways, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 309 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 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 0.8 miles in near Center Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.8 mi into trip|~30m in|PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38.5 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
7
48.1 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Eddington, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
Patp: Philadelphia
38.5 mi in|~1h 5m
Harrisburg
38.5 mi in|~1h 5m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
PA 309
9.1 mi
15m
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.7 mi
9m
Sellersville Bypass
8.1 mi
11m
Horsham Road
7.6 mi
13m
PA-378
5.1 mi
8m
Bethlehem Pike
4.9 mi
8m
Street Road
3 mi
4m
Easton Road
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
PA 309
— 9.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Eddington, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Church Street
0.3 mi·44 sec·East Church Street
3
Turn left onto Center Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Center Street
4
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi·48 sec·Fahy Bridge
5
Continue on South New Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·South New Street
6
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·West 4th Street
7
Turn slight left onto PA 412
0.2 mi·22 sec·Broadway
8
Turn left onto PA 378
0.6 mi·1 min·Wyandotte Street
9
Continue on PA 378
0.5 mi·1 min·PA-378
10
Continue on PA 378
4.6 mi·7 min·PA-378
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 309
9.1 mi·15 min·PA 309
12
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309
8.1 mi·11 min·Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 309
4.9 mi·8 min·Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto PA 463
7.6 mi·13 min·Horsham Road
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto PA 611
1.1 mi·2 min·Easton Road
Use the right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, HarrisburgUse the right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
18
Merge onto I 276; PATP
8.7 mi·9 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto PA 132
3.0 mi·4 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto Forrest Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Forrest Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Forrest Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Bethlehem, PA
· 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eddington, PA
The final approach into Eddington, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.60 one way
$17.21 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$9.42
$18.85
premium
$4.93
$10.07
$20.13
diesel
$5.61
$11.46
$22.92
Estimated Tolls: $1.13
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(8.7 mi)$1.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15.6
0
$5.45
$2.49
Efficient EV
13
0
$4.54
$2.08
EV Truck/SUV
20.8
0
$7.27
$3.32
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night
in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
1:27 AM
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
Eddington, PA
Late night
in Eddington on Saturday
Local time
1:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
12 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
1h 24m 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 Eddington, PA covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 309, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Sellersville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 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 $8.60 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Eddington, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
