The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 82.9 miles and takes about 2h 18m 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, Limestone Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.4 miles on Route 100.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.74 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
41.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Route 100
26.4 mi
42m
Chestnut Street
10.9 mi
18m
Limestone Road
7 mi
10m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.9 mi
9m
Gum Tree Road
4.2 mi
5m
Lehigh Street
3.5 mi
6m
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.3 mi
6m
Buck Run Road
3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Route 100
— 26.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Pine Grove, 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
26 mi·42 min·Route 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto PA 113
3.3 mi·6 min·West Uwchlan Avenue
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
17
Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck
6.9 mi·9 min·Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward CoatesvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto PA 82
2.4 mi·3 min·North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto South 1st Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·South 1st Avenue
21
Continue on Youngsburg Road
0.6 mi·59 sec·Youngsburg Road
22
Turn slight right onto Buck Run Road
3.0 mi·6 min·Buck Run Road
23
Continue on Gum Tree Road
4.2 mi·5 min·Gum Tree Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto PA 10
7.0 mi·10 min·Limestone Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
26
Merge onto US 1
1.6 mi·2 min·Kennett-Oxford Bypass
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
28
Turn right onto PA 472
1.3 mi·2 min·West Lancaster Avenue
29
Turn left onto Street Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Street Road
30
At end of road, turn right onto Forge Road
0.3 mi·46 sec·Forge Road
31
Continue on Ashville Road
0.1 mi·21 sec·Ashville Road
32
Turn left
28 ft·2 sec
33
Arrive at destination
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 41.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 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 18 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 1h 11m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Grove, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bethlehem, PA
This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bethlehem, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Route 100 for about 26.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 79.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
5
52.6 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
59.5 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward Coatesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Coatesville
6
70.4 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|PA 10 / Limestone Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 10 / Limestone Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
79.3 mi into trip|~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.74 one way
$27.49 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.05
$30.11
premium
$4.93
$16.08
$32.15
diesel
$5.61
$18.30
$36.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.9
0
$8.70
$3.98
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.25
$3.32
EV Truck/SUV
33.2
0
$11.61
$5.31
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Afternoon
in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pine Grove, PA
Afternoon
in Pine Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
14 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
2h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 48.6
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 51.4
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 48.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
82.9 mi in 2h 18m — 32% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Route 100.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 mi on Route 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 82.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 52.6 miles (US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Pine Grove, PA, road signs point toward Lancaster and Coatesville.
Lancaster
52.4 mi in|~1h 29m
Coatesville
59.5 mi in|~1h 39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 82.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.4 miles on Route 100. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pine Grove, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (Union Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles (US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Grove, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
