Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4m
Distance
1.7 mi
3 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
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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Freemansburg, PA
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The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Freemansburg, PA covers 1.7 miles and takes about 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pembroke Road, Garfield Street, East Union Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.2 miles on Pembroke Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4m. Total distance: 1.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4m 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 4m drive with frequent turns across 1.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 0.1 miles in near East Union Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Union Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Goepp Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Union Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Garfield Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Garfield Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Union Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Goepp Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Freemansburg, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn left onto East Union Boulevard
Turn left onto Maple Street
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
Turn straight onto Pembroke Road
Turn right onto Garfield Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$0.28 one way
$0.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.31 | $0.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.33 | $0.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.38 | $0.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.5 | 0 | $0.18 | $0.08 |
| Efficient EV | 0.4 | 0 | $0.15 | $0.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.7 | 0 | $0.24 | $0.11 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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 Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Freemansburg on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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 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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