Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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Hokendauqua, PA
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The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Hokendauqua, PA covers 8.7 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Schoenersville Road, East Race Street, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on Schoenersville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 18m drive with frequent turns across 8.7 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 18m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.3 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (South Front Street): 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 right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Front Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Iron Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schoenersville Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| East Race Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Front Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Elizabeth Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Union Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lehigh Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Hokendauqua, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
Turn right onto Center Street
Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue
Continue on Schoenersville Road
Turn left onto PA 987
Turn right onto East Race Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Turn left onto Eugene Street
Continue on Lehigh Street
Turn right onto South Front Street
Turn left onto Iron Street
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
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
Evening in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Evening in Hokendauqua on Friday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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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