Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Night in Bethlehem on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Spinnerstown, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Spinnerstown, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 14.9-mile drive from Bethlehem, PA to Spinnerstown, PA is easily manageable in just 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes PA-378, Steinsburg Road, and Main Street, offering a mixed driving experience. With a low estimated fuel cost of around $2, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Since both locations are within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, you won't be crossing state lines or encountering significant regional shifts. This straightforward journey is ideal for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
You'll find this drive to be a mixed bag, with about 34% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on PA-378, offering a brief period of consistent travel. As you transition from PA-378 to Steinsburg Road and then Main Street, expect the road character to evolve. This blend means you'll experience both more open driving and potentially more local traffic as you approach your destination. It's a dynamic route that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA-378 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near East Church Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Church Street
Turn right onto East Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Cassel Road
Turn right onto Cassel Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Spinnerstown Road
Turn left onto Spinnerstown Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA-378 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Steinsburg Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Locust Valley Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Allentown Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Linden Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wyandotte Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fahy Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA-378
— 5.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Spinnerstown, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Church Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Church Street
3
Turn left onto Center Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Center Street
4
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
5
Continue on South New Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South New Street
6
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 4th Street
7
Turn slight left onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
8
Turn left onto PA 378
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyandotte Street
9
Continue on PA 378
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA-378
10
Continue on PA 378
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
PA-378
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Street
13
Continue on Locust Valley Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Locust Valley Road
14
Continue on Allentown Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Road
15
Turn right onto Cassel Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Cassel Road
16
Turn left onto Steinsburg Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Steinsburg Road
17
Turn left onto Spinnerstown Road
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Spinnerstown Road
18
Arrive at destination
Spinnerstown Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Spinnerstown, PA
Night in Spinnerstown on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
28m 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 Spinnerstown, PA covers 14.9 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA-378, Steinsburg Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 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 $2.47 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 straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Spinnerstown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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