Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Late night in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Woodside, PA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
46.3 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Woodside, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Woodside, PA covers 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Durham Road, Main Street, Easton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on Durham Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 46.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Durham Road is the longest continuous segment at about 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Stefko Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (Stefko Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (PA 412 / Hellertown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.8 miles (PA 212; PA 412 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Stefko Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 412 / Hellertown Road
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 412 / Hellertown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
PA 212; PA 412 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
PA 611 / Easton Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611 / Easton Road
Navigation decision point
4
40.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
PA 413; PA 532 / Newtown Bypass
Turn left onto PA 413; PA 532 / Newtown Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Road | 21.3 mi | 35m |
| Main Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Easton Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Newtown Bypass | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Leithsville Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Hellertown Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Harrow Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Stony Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Durham Road
— 21.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Woodside, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn left onto East Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Broad Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stefko Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Daly Avenue
5
Continue on PA 412
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
6
Continue on PA 412
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hellertown Road
7
Continue on PA 412
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 412
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Leithsville Road
9
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 412
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hellertown Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on PA 212; PA 412
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Durham Road
12
Turn right onto PA 412
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on PA 412
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrow Road
14
Continue on PA 412
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Durham Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Easton Road
16
Turn slight left onto PA 611 Truck
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Easton Road
17
Continue on PA 413
18 mi
·
28 min
·
Durham Road
18
Turn right onto PA 413; PA 532
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Newtown Bypass
19
Turn left onto PA 413; PA 532
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Newtown Bypass
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on PA 332
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Yardley-Newtown Road
21
Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Stony Hill Road
22
Continue on Stony Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stony Hill Road
23
Arrive at destination
Stony Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodside, PA
The final approach into Woodside, 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
$7.68 one way
$15.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Woodside, PA
Late night in Woodside on Friday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Doylestown, PA
23 mi in
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
8 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 17m 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 Woodside, PA covers 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Durham Road, Main Street, Easton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 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 $7.68 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 46.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (Stefko Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (PA 412 / Hellertown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.8 miles (PA 212; PA 412 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Woodside, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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