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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Kenilworth, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

36.5 mi

59 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

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city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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Downtown Kenilworth, PA, PA

Kenilworth, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Kenilworth, PA covers 36.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 100, Chestnut Street, Lehigh Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Route 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Kenilworth, PA covers 36.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Union 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 36.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Union Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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 | Union Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Union Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
34.8 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward US 422 East: King of Prussia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 422 East: King of Prussia
6
36.1 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward Keim Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Keim Street
6
36.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | Keim Street

Turn right onto Keim Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
36.4 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | PA 724 / East Schuylkill Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 724 / East Schuylkill Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Route 100 12.1 mi 18m
Chestnut Street 10.9 mi 18m
Lehigh Street 3.5 mi 6m
East Broad Street 2.6 mi 4m
Hanover Avenue 2 mi 3m
East Harrison Street 1.4 mi 3m
Pottstown Bypass 1.1 mi 1m
Union Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Route 100 — 12.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Kenilworth, 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 left at fork onto Union Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Union Street
Use the slight left lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
7

Turn left onto PA 145

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Lehigh Street
8

Continue on Lehigh Street

3.3 mi · 6 min · Lehigh Street
9

Continue on State Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · State Avenue
10

Turn right onto East Harrison Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · East Harrison Street
11

Continue on North Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North Street
12

Turn left onto PA 29

0.2 mi · 27 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard
13

Turn right onto PA 29

11 mi · 18 min · Chestnut Street
14

Continue on PA 100

12 mi · 18 min · Route 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 422 East: King of Prussia Use the right lane.
16

Merge onto US 422

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pottstown Bypass
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward Keim Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Keim Street

236 ft · 16 sec · Keim Street
Use the right lane.
19

At end of road, turn left onto PA 724

511 ft · 12 sec · East Schuylkill Road
20

Arrive at destination

PA 724

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.2 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 33m into the drive

Downtown Macungie, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macungie, PA

18 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

Pottstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macungie, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kenilworth, PA

The final approach into Kenilworth, 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

$6.05 one way

$12.10 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.63 $13.25
premium $4.93 $7.08 $14.16
diesel $5.61 $8.06 $16.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.83 $1.75
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.11 $2.34

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Evening in Bethlehem on Thursday

Local time

7:05 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

Kenilworth, PA

Evening in Kenilworth on Thursday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

30 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 2m 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 Kenilworth, PA covers 36.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 100, Chestnut Street, Lehigh Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 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 $6.05 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 36.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Union Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Kenilworth, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park and First State National Historical Park.

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