Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Morning in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
9:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Parkside, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Parkside, PA
Flo Zimmermann
Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Parkside, PA covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, PA-378 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 63.1 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Center Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
7
17 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
7
41.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
60.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward MacDade Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward MacDade Boulevard
8
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MacDade Boulevard West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MacDade Boulevard West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Parkside, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
16.6 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 24.3 mi | 26m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 19.2 mi | 26m |
| PA-378 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| PA 309 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| John Fries Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Portzer Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Wyandotte Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 22nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 24.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Parkside, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Church Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Church Street
3
Turn left onto Center Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Center Street
4
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
5
Continue on South New Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South New Street
6
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 4th Street
7
Turn slight left onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
8
Turn left onto PA 378
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyandotte Street
9
Continue on PA 378
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA-378
10
Continue on PA 378
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
PA-378
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 309
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
PA 309
12
Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pumping Station Road
13
Turn left onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Portzer Road
14
Continue on Portzer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Portzer Road
15
Turn right onto PA 663
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 476; PATP
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
21
Continue on I 476
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 1
Toward MacDade Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MacDade Boulevard West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
25
Continue on MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
26
Continue on East 22nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 22nd Street
27
Turn right onto PA 352
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
28
Turn left onto West Chelton Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Chelton Road
29
Arrive at destination
West Chelton Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.5 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Parkside, PA
The final approach into Parkside, 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
$10.46 one way
$20.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.24 | $24.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.17
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(24.3 mi)
$3.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Parkside, PA
Morning in Parkside on Friday
Local time
9:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
7 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 29m 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 Parkside, PA covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, PA-378. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.5 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 $10.46 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 63.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Parkside, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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