Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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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Green Tree, PA
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The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Green Tree, PA covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA-378 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 56.3 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 21 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Green Tree, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Philadelphia, Valley Forge and Pottstown.
Patp
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Pottstown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| PA-378 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| PA 309 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| US 202 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| John Fries Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Bear Hill Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Portzer Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Green Tree, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn right onto East Church Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
Continue on South New Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Turn slight left onto PA 412
Turn left onto PA 378
Continue on PA 378
Continue on PA 378
Turn left onto PA 309
Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
Turn left onto Portzer Road
Continue on Portzer Road
Turn right onto PA 663
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Merge onto I 276; PATP
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on I 76
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 202
Take the exit
Turn straight onto PA 252
Continue on PA 252
Turn right onto US 30
Turn slight left onto Paoli Pike
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.1 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Green Tree, 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.
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.95
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$4
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Green Tree on Saturday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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