Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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South Temple, PA
Ravi Mittal
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to South Temple, PA covers 38.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Hamilton Boulevard, US 222, Kutztown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on West Hamilton Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 38.1 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 0.3 miles in near East Broad Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.3 miles (East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (North 15th Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North 15th Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East Broad Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Linden Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Hanover Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and South Temple, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn right onto East Broad Street
Continue on Hanover Avenue
Continue on East Hamilton Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
Turn right onto North Front Street
Continue on Linden Street
Turn left onto North 15th Street
Turn right onto PA 222
Continue on PA 222
Continue on PA 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222 BUS
Turn slight left onto Kutztown Road
Turn left onto Mount Laurel Road
Turn right onto Frush Valley Road
Turn left onto Georgia Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into South Temple, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Evening in Bethlehem on Thursday
Local time
7:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in South Temple on Thursday
Local time
7:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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.
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