Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Morning in Bethlehem on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Abbottstown, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
110.4 mi
178 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
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6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
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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Abbottstown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 110.4-mile journey from Bethlehem, PA to Abbottstown, PA is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 42 minutes. With a fuel cost around $18, it’s an economical choice for a quick getaway. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 0% highway share, suggesting a more in-depth exploration of the Pennsylvania landscape. This route is perfect for those who prefer a turn-heavy, local feel over high-speed highway cruising, offering a chance to experience the state at a more relaxed pace. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the focus on familiar territory.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. You'll be navigating through towns and communities, utilizing roads like East Broad Street, Hanover Avenue, and East Hamilton Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests frequent turns and changes in scenery as you traverse local byways. This type of driving offers a more intimate connection with the landscape, allowing you to see more of the local character between Bethlehem and Abbottstown. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the road and its surroundings.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Broad Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Abbottstown, PA is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Abbottstown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hanover Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hamilton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamilton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Linden Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 15th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamilton Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Broad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Abbottstown, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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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
·
38 sec
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East Hamilton Street
5
Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street
341 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hamilton Street
6
Turn right onto North Front Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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North Front Street
7
Continue on Linden Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
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Linden Street
8
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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North 15th Street
9
Turn right onto Hamilton Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
10
Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
11
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
12
Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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Trexlertown Bypass
13
Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
15
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
16
Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
17
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
7 min
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
19
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
20
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
21
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
98 ft
·
4 sec
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Allentown Pike
23
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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Allentown Pike
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
25
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
26
Continue on Kutztown Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Kutztown Road
27
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Allentown Pike
28
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
29
Continue on North 5th Street Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
30
Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 12 West: Lebanon
31
Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
30 mi
·
37 min
·
Warren Street Bypass
32
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30 West
33
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
29 mi
·
42 min
·
US 30 West: York
34
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg
11 mi
·
19 min
·
US 30 West: Gettysburg
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
171 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
36
Exit the roundabout
36 ft
·
3 sec
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 42-minute duration and 110.4-mile distance, this trip is ideally suited for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any unscheduled stops along the way. With a minimal fuel cost of $18, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling. Pay attention to local speed limits and traffic patterns, especially since the route is described as 'turn-heavy local drive.' Consider planning one brief stop to stretch your legs, perhaps midway, to break up the drive without losing momentum.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.2 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbottstown, 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.
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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 110.4 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bethlehem, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.2 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.2 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abbottstown, PA
The final approach into Abbottstown, 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 Abbottstown, 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
$18.30 one way
$36.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.05 | $40.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.37 | $48.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.46 | $7.07 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Abbottstown, PA
Morning in Abbottstown on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
4 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
2h 42m 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 Abbottstown, PA covers 110.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Broad Street, Hanover Avenue, East Hamilton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.2 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 $18.30 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Abbottstown, PA is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Abbottstown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Abbottstown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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