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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Atglen, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

71.3 mi

115 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

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

city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Bethlehem, PA

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Downtown Atglen, PA, PA

Atglen, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Atglen, PA covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Broad Street, Hanover Avenue, East Hamilton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.6 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 71.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Atglen, PA is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Atglen, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Broad Street
Hanover Avenue
East Hamilton Street
Union Street
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Lehigh Street
State Avenue
East Harrison Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Broad Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Atglen, 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 · 38 sec · East Hamilton Street
5

Keep slight left to continue on Union Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Union Street
6

Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
7

Turn left onto Lehigh Street

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 · 28 sec · North Street
12

Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

0.2 mi · 27 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard
13

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

11 mi · 18 min · Chestnut Street
14

Continue on Route 100

26 mi · 42 min · Route 100
15

Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
16

Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
17

Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

12 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
18

Continue on Lincoln Highway

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Lincoln Highway
19

Turn left onto Octorara Trail

1.4 mi · 2 min · Octorara Trail
20

Continue on North Church Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Church Street
21

Turn right onto West 1st Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · West 1st Avenue
22

Continue on South Limestone Road

0.3 mi · 28 sec · South Limestone Road
23

Turn right onto Lower Valley Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Lower Valley Road
24

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
25

Turn left onto Upper Valley Road

59 ft · 1 sec · Upper Valley Road
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 35.6 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 59m 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 16 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.6 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atglen, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bethlehem, PA

This is one driving day of about 71.3 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bethlehem, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.6 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 59m into the drive

borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pottstown, PA

36 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

Allentown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pottstown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Atglen, PA

The final approach into Atglen, 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

$11.82 one way

$23.64 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.95 $25.89
premium $4.93 $13.83 $27.66
diesel $5.61 $15.74 $31.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.4 0 $7.49 $3.42
Efficient EV 17.8 0 $6.24 $2.85
EV Truck/SUV 28.5 0 $9.98 $4.56

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Afternoon in Bethlehem on Thursday

Local time

12:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atglen, PA

Afternoon in Atglen on Thursday

Local time

12:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

9 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 59m 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 Atglen, PA covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 35.6 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 $11.82 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.
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Atglen, PA is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Atglen, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Atglen, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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