Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Intercourse, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

69.5 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 40m ★

6 AM

1h 48m

8 AM

2h 3m

10 AM

1h 53m

12 PM

1h 52m

3 PM

1h 54m

5 PM

2h 3m

8 PM

1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Intercourse, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Intercourse, PA covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Warren Street Bypass, West Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on Warren Street Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.52 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.

Midpoint

34.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 69.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Warren Street Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near Hamilton Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 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 5.3 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | Hamilton Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

18.8 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

23.2 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 222

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

39.1 mi into trip | ~1h in | PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass

Merge onto PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Warren Street Bypass	19.5 mi	25m
West Hamilton Boulevard	6 mi	8m
Allentown Pike	6 mi	10m
US 222	5.9 mi	7m
Kutztown Road	5.2 mi	7m
North Shirk Road	4.8 mi	8m
Hamilton Boulevard	4.4 mi	6m
East Broad Street	2.6 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Warren Street Bypass — 19.5 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Intercourse, PA.

Start on Linden Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Linden Street

Turn right onto East Broad Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

Continue on Hanover Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

Continue on East Hamilton Street

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Hamilton Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street

341 ft · 5 sec · Hamilton Street

Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto North Front Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · North Front Street

Continue on Linden Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Street

Turn left onto North 15th Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North 15th Street

Turn right onto PA 222

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

Continue on PA 222

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard

Continue on PA 222

6.0 mi · 8 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

Continue on US 222

2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 222

129 ft · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

Continue on US 222

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

Continue on US 222

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kutztown Road

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

5.9 mi · 7 min · US 222

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto US 222

110 ft · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kutztown Road

Continue on US 222

1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

Enter roundabout onto US 222

97 ft · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

Enter roundabout onto US 222

127 ft · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Allentown Pike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 222

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Kutztown Road

Continue on US 222

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

Continue on US 222 BUS

1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

Continue on US 222 BUS

2.3 mi · 3 min · North 5th Street Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

Merge onto PA 12

20 mi · 25 min · Warren Street Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 322: Ephrata

Keep slight left at fork

219 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto US 322

334 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street

Continue on US 322

1.9 mi · 3 min · Division Highway

Turn right onto Farmersville Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Farmersville Road

Continue on North Shirk Road

4.8 mi · 8 min · North Shirk Road

Turn left onto Zeltenreich Road

167 ft · 6 sec · Zeltenreich Road

Turn right onto Centerville Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Centerville Road

Turn straight onto PA 772

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Newport Road

Turn left onto PA 340; PA 772

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Old Philadelphia Pike

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 772

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Newport Road

Turn right onto Poplar Street

52 ft · 2 sec · Poplar Street

Arrive at destination

Poplar Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 34.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.5 miles.

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 15 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.7 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Intercourse, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bethlehem, PA

This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Bethlehem, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Warren Street Bypass for about 19.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.7 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laureldale, PA

35 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

Alburtis, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laureldale, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Intercourse, PA

The final approach into Intercourse, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 55.1

Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.52 one way

$23.04 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.62	$25.24
premium	$4.93	$13.48	$26.96
diesel	$5.61	$15.34	$30.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.8	$7.30	$3.34
Efficient EV	17.4	$6.08	$2.78
EV Truck/SUV	27.8	$9.73	$4.45

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Night in Bethlehem on Thursday

Local time

10:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live 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

Intercourse, PA

Night in Intercourse on Thursday

Local time

10:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

15 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 47m 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 Intercourse, PA covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Warren Street Bypass, West Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.7 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 $11.52 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.