Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
84 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Red Hill, PA
Malcoln Oliveira
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Red Hill, PA covers 84 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Macarthur Road, Lehigh Drive, West Union Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Macarthur Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.93 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
42 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 84 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 84 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 3.4 miles in.
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 21 significant decision points across 84 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 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 West: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 145
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 145 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 209 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 239 / West Union Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Macarthur Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Lehigh Drive | 7 mi | 9m |
| West Union Street | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Hudson Drive | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Berwick Hazleton Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| MacArthur Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East Broad Street | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| State Route 93 | 3.7 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Red Hill, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto PA 378
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 22
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto PA 145
Continue on PA 145
Continue on PA 145
Continue on PA 145
Continue on PA 145
At end of road, turn left onto PA 248
Turn left onto US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Turn right onto US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Turn right onto PA 93
Continue on State Route 93
Continue on PA 93
Continue on PA 93
Continue on PA 93
Continue on PA 93
Continue on PA 93; PA 924
Turn straight onto PA 93
Continue on PA 93
Continue on PA 93
Continue on PA 93
Turn sharp right onto PA 239
Turn left onto PA 239
Continue on PA 239
Continue on PA 239
At end of road, turn left onto PA 239
Turn right onto US 11; PA 239
Turn left onto PA 239
Keep slight right at fork onto State Route 4016
Turn slight left onto Bethel Hill Road
Turn left onto Mossville Road
Turn left onto Kersteen Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 1h 2m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Hill, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 84 miles and 2h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Red Hill, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Red Hill, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.93 one way
$27.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.55 | $37.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 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 | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
3:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Red Hill on Friday
Local time
3:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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