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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Spring Ridge, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

42.5 mi

68 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

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city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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Downtown Spring Ridge, PA, PA

Spring Ridge, PA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Spring Ridge, PA covers 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 222, West Hamilton Boulevard, Kutztown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 42.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 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 5.3 miles in near Hamilton Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 5.3 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

6
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | Hamilton Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
18.8 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
23.2 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 222

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
34.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | US 222

Take the exit onto US 222 toward US 222 South: Reading, Lancaster

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

Toward US 222 South: Reading, Lancaster
5
42.4 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Spring Ridge, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.

Lancaster

34.5 mi in | ~53m | via US 222

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 222 12.2 mi 16m
West Hamilton Boulevard 6 mi 8m
Kutztown Road 5.2 mi 7m
Hamilton Boulevard 4.4 mi 6m
Allentown Pike 4 mi 7m
East Broad Street 2.6 mi 4m
Linden Street 2 mi 4m
Hanover Avenue 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 222 — 12.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Linden Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Linden Street
2

Turn right onto East Broad Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
3

Continue on Hanover Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue
4

Continue on East Hamilton Street

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Hamilton Street
5

Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street

341 ft · 5 sec · Hamilton Street
Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn right onto North Front Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · North Front Street
7

Continue on Linden Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Street
8

Turn left onto North 15th Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North 15th Street
9

Turn right onto PA 222

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
10

Continue on PA 222

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard
11

Continue on PA 222

6.0 mi · 8 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
13

Continue on US 222

2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
14

Enter roundabout onto US 222

129 ft · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
15

Continue on US 222

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
16

Continue on US 222

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kutztown Road
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

5.9 mi · 7 min · US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Enter roundabout onto US 222

110 ft · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
19

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
20

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kutztown Road
21

Continue on US 222

1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
22

Enter roundabout onto US 222

97 ft · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
23

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
24

Enter roundabout onto US 222

127 ft · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
25

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on US 222

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Kutztown Road
27

Continue on US 222

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Allentown Pike
28

Take the exit onto US 222

6.4 mi · 9 min · US 222
Toward US 222 South: Reading, Lancaster
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward Spring Ridge Drive
30

Continue on Papermill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Papermill Road
31

Turn right onto Meridian Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Meridian Boulevard
32

Turn right

210 ft · 11 sec
33

Turn left

0.1 mi · 35 sec
34

Turn left

203 ft · 15 sec
35

Turn right

305 ft · 22 sec
36

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.2 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 34m into the drive

Downtown Alburtis, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alburtis, PA

21 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

Montrose, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kutztown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Spring Ridge, PA

The final approach into Spring Ridge, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.05 one way

$14.09 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.72 $15.43
premium $4.93 $8.24 $16.48
diesel $5.61 $9.38 $18.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.8 0 $4.46 $2.04
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70
EV Truck/SUV 17 0 $5.95 $2.72

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Night in Bethlehem on Thursday

Local time

9:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Spring Ridge, PA

Night in Spring Ridge on Thursday

Local time

9:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

31 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

1h 6m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Spring Ridge, PA covers 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, West Hamilton Boulevard, Kutztown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 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 $7.05 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.5 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Spring Ridge, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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