Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Late night in Bethlehem on Wednesday
Local time
5:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to South Lebanon, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
67.4 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
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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South Lebanon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to South Lebanon, PA covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Penn Highway, Lehigh Valley Thruway, Lancaster Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.5 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.17 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 67.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 67.4 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 4.3 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 West: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 22 West: Allentown
5
4.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Merge onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
14 mi into trip
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~20m in
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I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge onto I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward PA 501: Bethel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward PA 501: Bethel
7
52.7 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue
Turn left onto PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 38.5 mi | 46m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| East Cumberland Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Bethlehem Spur Route | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North College Street | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| East Union Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 38.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and South Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
367 ft
·
13 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Union Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge onto PA 378
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22 West: Allentown
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto US 22
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 78; US 22
38 mi
·
46 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 13
Toward PA 501: Bethel
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto PA 501
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on PA 501
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto PA 501
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
12
Continue on PA 501
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Street
13
Turn right onto US 422
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 422
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Cumberland Street
15
Turn left onto PA 897
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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South 5th Avenue
16
Turn right onto East Pershing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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East Pershing Avenue
17
Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South 3rd Avenue
18
Turn right onto Horst Avenue
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
Horst Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Horst Avenue
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 33.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 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 67.4 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 44m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Lebanon, 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 67.4 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bethlehem, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 38.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Lebanon, PA
The final approach into South Lebanon, 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 South Lebanon, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.17 one way
$22.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
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
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
South Lebanon, PA
Late night in South Lebanon on Wednesday
Local time
5:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 30m 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 South Lebanon, PA covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, Lehigh Valley Thruway, Lancaster Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 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 $11.17 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 67.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to South Lebanon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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