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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Jacksonwald, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

45.1 mi

73 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

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Bethlehem, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Jacksonwald, PA covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Memorial Highway, West Hamilton Boulevard, US 222 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 45.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 15 key points

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

6
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.
5
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

6
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.
5
36 mi into trip | ~56m in | PA 73 / Blandon Road

Enter roundabout onto PA 73 / Blandon Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
45.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | PA 562 / Boyertown Pike

Turn sharp left onto PA 562 / Boyertown Pike

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Memorial Highway 7.7 mi 11m
West Hamilton Boulevard 6 mi 8m
US 222 5.9 mi 7m
Oley Turnpike Road 5 mi 9m
Hamilton Boulevard 4.4 mi 6m
Kutztown Road 3.8 mi 5m
East Broad Street 2.6 mi 4m
Moselem Spring Road 2.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Memorial Highway — 7.7 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Linden Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Linden Street
2

Turn right onto East Broad Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
3

Continue on Hanover Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue
4

Continue on East Hamilton Street

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Hamilton Street
5

Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street

341 ft · 5 sec · Hamilton Street
Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn right onto North Front Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · North Front Street
7

Continue on Linden Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Street
8

Turn left onto North 15th Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North 15th Street
9

Turn right onto PA 222

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
10

Continue on PA 222

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard
11

Continue on PA 222

6.0 mi · 8 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
13

Continue on US 222

2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
14

Enter roundabout onto US 222

129 ft · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
15

Continue on US 222

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
16

Continue on US 222

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kutztown Road
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

5.9 mi · 7 min · US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Enter roundabout onto PA 662

252 ft · 3 sec · Moselem Spring Road
19

Continue on PA 662

2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road
20

Continue on PA 662

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North Franklin Street
21

Turn right onto PA 662

0.1 mi · 22 sec · West Main Street
22

Turn left onto PA 662

0.4 mi · 56 sec · South Richmond Street
23

Continue on PA 662

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Memorial Highway
24

Continue on PA 662

3.6 mi · 5 min · Memorial Highway
25

Turn right onto Oley Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Oley Road
26

Enter roundabout onto PA 73

180 ft · 3 sec · Blandon Road
27

Continue on PA 73

347 ft · 5 sec · Blandon Road
28

Continue on PA 73; PA 662

1.7 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
29

Enter roundabout onto PA 662

26 ft · 0 sec · Memorial Highway
30

Continue on PA 662

2.3 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
31

Turn right onto Oley Turnpike Road

5.0 mi · 9 min · Oley Turnpike Road
32

Turn sharp left onto PA 562

43 ft · 0 sec · Boyertown Pike
33

Arrive at destination

PA 562

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.5 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 36m into the drive

human settlement in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kutztown, PA

23 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

Allentown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kutztown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jacksonwald, PA

The final approach into Jacksonwald, 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

$7.48 one way

$14.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.19 $16.38
premium $4.93 $8.75 $17.49
diesel $5.61 $9.96 $19.92

Estimated Tolls: $0.35

Oley Turnpike Road (5 mi) $0.35

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$0

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.5 0 $4.74 $2.16
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.95 $1.80
EV Truck/SUV 18 0 $6.31 $2.89

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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

10:02 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

Jacksonwald, PA

Night in Jacksonwald on Thursday

Local time

10:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Kutztown, PA

23 mi in

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

42 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 11m 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 Jacksonwald, PA covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Memorial Highway, West Hamilton Boulevard, US 222. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $7.48 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 45.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 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.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Jacksonwald, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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