Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Rennerdale, PA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

5h 56m

Distance

298.5 mi

480 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 43m ★

6 AM

5h 56m

8 AM

6h 22m

10 AM

6h 6m

12 PM

6h 3m

3 PM

6h 7m

5 PM

6h 21m

8 PM

5h 49m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Rennerdale, PA covers 298.5 miles and takes about 5h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 170.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

149.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 56m. Total distance: 298.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 56m highway drive covering 298.5 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 170.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 170.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 102.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 21 significant decision points across 298.5 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 102.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

102.1 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

102.3 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 11 South

274.6 mi into trip | ~5h 18m in

Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...

294.2 mi into trip | ~5h 47m in

Take the exit toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 65 Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

294.4 mi into trip | ~5h 48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Carnegie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Carnegie

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 Rennerdale, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Monroeville and Pittsburgh.

Middlesex

102.1 mi in | ~2h 6m

Patp

103.3 mi in | ~2h 9m

Monroeville

274.6 mi in | ~5h 18m

Pittsburgh

275.2 mi in | ~5h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	170.5 mi	3h 7m
William Penn Highway	43.1 mi	51m
I 81	36.6 mi	44m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	18.8 mi	26m
Lehigh Valley Thruway	9.8 mi	13m
78th Division Highway	7.6 mi	8m
Noblestown Road	2.6 mi	4m
Bethlehem Spur Route	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 170.5 mi, about 3h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Rennerdale, PA.

Start on Linden Street

367 ft · 13 sec · Linden Street

Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Union Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto PA 378

2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward US 22 West: Allentown Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto US 22

9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 78; US 22

43 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 78; US 22

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Exit 1B Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 81

37 mi · 44 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

201 ft · 7 sec

Toward US 11 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76, PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

171 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 2 min

Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

Keep slight right at fork

353 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 376; US 22

19 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 65 Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Toward Carnegie Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on Jane Street

444 ft · 17 sec · Jane Street

Continue on Mansfield Boulevard

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Mansfield Boulevard

Continue on West Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Continue on Noblestown Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Noblestown Road

Turn right onto Sunnyside Avenue

46 ft · 1 sec · Sunnyside Avenue

Arrive at destination

Sunnyside Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 149.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 3h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.5 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 66 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 149.2 miles or 3h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rennerdale, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 298.5 miles and 5h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Bethlehem, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 170.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 149.2 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 3h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

149 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

North Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 170.5 miles.

Arriving in Rennerdale, PA

The final approach into Rennerdale, 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 Rennerdale, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.49 one way

$98.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$54.20	$108.40
premium	$4.93	$57.89	$115.78
diesel	$5.61	$65.91	$131.81

Estimated Tolls: $22.86

Pennsylvania Turnpike (170.5 mi) $22.17

Lehigh Valley Thruway (9.8 mi) $0.69

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

$49

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$97–$122

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.6	1	$31.34	$14.33
Efficient EV	74.6	0	$26.12	$11.94
EV Truck/SUV	119.4	1	$41.79	$19.10

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Late night in Bethlehem on Friday

Local time

2:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rennerdale, PA

Late night in Rennerdale on Friday

Local time

2:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Hancock, MD

149 mi in

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

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

5h 56m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Rennerdale, PA covers 298.5 miles and takes about 5h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 149.2 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 $49.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Bethlehem, PA and Rennerdale, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Monroeville and Pittsburgh.

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