Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Evening in Bethlehem on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Newtown, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Newtown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Newtown, PA covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Durham Road, Main Street, Easton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on Durham Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 41.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Durham Road is the longest continuous segment at about 21.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Stefko Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (Stefko Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (PA 412 / Hellertown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.8 miles (PA 212; PA 412 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Stefko Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 412 / Hellertown Road
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 412 / Hellertown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
PA 212; PA 412 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
PA 611 / Easton Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611 / Easton Road
Navigation decision point
4
40.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
North Sycamore Street
Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Road | 21.8 mi | 37m |
| Main Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Easton Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Leithsville Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Hellertown Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Harrow Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stefko Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Durham Road
— 21.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Newtown, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn left onto East Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Broad Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stefko Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Daly Avenue
5
Continue on PA 412
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
6
Continue on PA 412
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hellertown Road
7
Continue on PA 412
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 412
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Leithsville Road
9
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 412
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hellertown Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on PA 212; PA 412
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Durham Road
12
Turn right onto PA 412
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on PA 412
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrow Road
14
Continue on PA 412
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Durham Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Easton Road
16
Turn slight left onto PA 611 Truck
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Easton Road
17
Continue on PA 413
18 mi
·
29 min
·
Durham Road
18
Turn left onto PA 532
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Durham Road
19
Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Sycamore Street
20
Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
449 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Washington Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
West Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newtown, PA
The final approach into Newtown, 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
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Newtown, PA
Evening in Newtown on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Durham, PA
21 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
10 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 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Newtown, PA covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Durham Road, Main Street, Easton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 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 $6.86 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 41.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (Stefko Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (PA 412 / Hellertown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.8 miles (PA 212; PA 412 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Newtown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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