Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Late night in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
1:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Summerhill, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
85.6 mi
138 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
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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Summerhill, PA
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Trip Overview
This 85.6-mile drive from Bethlehem, PA, to Summerhill, PA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on Route 100, Chestnut Street, and Limestone Road, with about 31% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $14, making it an economical option. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stop, offering a pleasant drive through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania without any planned stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 85.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 31% of the miles on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 26.4 miles, which occurs on Route 100. This suggests you'll encounter periods of faster driving interspersed with stretches that may involve more local road conditions. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift, moving from more open highway segments to potentially more built-up or rural sections as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
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 18 significant decision points across 85.6 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 0.3 miles (East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Union Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles (US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Broad Street
Turn right onto East Broad Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Union Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Union Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
5
52.6 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward Coatesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Coatesville
6
70.4 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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PA 10 / Limestone Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 10 / Limestone Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Summerhill, PA, road signs point toward Lancaster and Coatesville.
Lancaster
52.4 mi in
|
~1h 29m
Coatesville
59.5 mi in
|
~1h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 100 | 26.4 mi | 42m |
| Chestnut Street | 10.9 mi | 18m |
| Limestone Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Gum Tree Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Lehigh Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Uwchlan Avenue | 3.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Route 100
— 26.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Summerhill, 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 left at fork onto Union Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Union Street
Use the slight left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
7
Turn left onto PA 145
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lehigh Street
8
Continue on Lehigh Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lehigh Street
9
Continue on State Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
State Avenue
10
Turn right onto East Harrison Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Harrison Street
11
Continue on North Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Street
12
Turn left onto PA 29
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
13
Turn right onto PA 29
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Chestnut Street
14
Continue on PA 100
26 mi
·
42 min
·
Route 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto PA 113
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Uwchlan Avenue
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
17
Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Coatesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto PA 82
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto South 1st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Avenue
21
Continue on Youngsburg Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Youngsburg Road
22
Turn slight right onto Buck Run Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Buck Run Road
23
Continue on Gum Tree Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Gum Tree Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto PA 10
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Limestone Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
26
Merge onto US 1
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Toward PA 272: Nottingham
28
Turn right onto PA 272
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Christine Road
29
Continue on PA 272
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nottingham Road
30
Turn right onto Pine Grove Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Grove Road
31
Arrive at destination
Pine Grove Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 21-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Plan to leave in the morning to make the most of your day. With no designated stops, you have the freedom to pull over as needed, perhaps during the 26.4-mile stretch on Route 100 if you require a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $14, and it's always wise to fuel up before embarking on shorter, less service-heavy routes.
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 42.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 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 19 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summerhill, 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.
+
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 85.6 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Bethlehem, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Route 100 for about 26.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.8 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.8 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Summerhill, PA
The final approach into Summerhill, 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 Summerhill, 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
$14.19 one way
$28.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.98 | $5.48 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Summerhill, PA
Late night in Summerhill on Saturday
Local time
1:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
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
2h 21m 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 Summerhill, PA covers 85.6 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 100, Chestnut Street, Limestone Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.8 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 $14.19 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 18 significant decision points across 85.6 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 0.3 miles (East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Union Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles (US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Summerhill, PA, road signs point toward Lancaster and Coatesville.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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