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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Blooming Grove, PA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

113.4 mi

182 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m

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

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Bethlehem, PA

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Blooming Grove, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Blooming Grove, PA covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 30, Warren Street Bypass, US 222 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.3 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.80 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

56.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Blooming Grove, PA covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.3 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 5.3 miles in near Hamilton Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 113.4 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 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 20 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
39.1 mi into trip | ~1h in | PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass

Merge onto PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
99.6 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | US 30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: Gettysburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 30 30.3 mi 45m
Warren Street Bypass 30 mi 37m
US 222 7.6 mi 9m
York Road 6.2 mi 11m
West Hamilton Boulevard 6 mi 8m
Allentown Pike 6 mi 10m
Kutztown Road 5.2 mi 7m
Hamilton Boulevard 4.4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 30 — 30.3 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Blooming Grove, 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

Continue on US 222 BUS

1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
29

Continue on US 222 BUS

2.3 mi · 3 min · North 5th Street Highway
30

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
31

Merge onto PA 12

30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 222
Toward US 30 West
33

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

29 mi · 42 min · US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
34

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

1.5 mi · 3 min · US 30
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Turn left onto PA 116

2.6 mi · 4 min · Hanover Road
Use the left lane.
36

Continue on PA 116

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
37

Enter roundabout onto PA 116

304 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street
38

Continue on PA 116

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
39

Continue on PA 116

0.3 mi · 44 sec · York Road
40

Continue on PA 116

5.8 mi · 11 min · York Road
41

Continue on PA 116

0.2 mi · 35 sec · York Street
42

Turn left onto Grandview Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Grandview Road
43

Turn left onto PA 216

55 ft · 1 sec · Blooming Grove Road
44

Arrive at destination

PA 216

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 Blooming Grove, 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 113.4 miles and 2h 51m.

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.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 30.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.7 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 1h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

57 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.7 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blooming Grove, PA

The final approach into Blooming Grove, 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 Blooming Grove, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 54.7
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 101.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.80 one way

$37.60 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $20.59 $41.18
premium $4.93 $21.99 $43.98
diesel $5.61 $25.04 $50.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34 0 $11.91 $5.44
Efficient EV 28.4 0 $9.92 $4.54
EV Truck/SUV 45.4 0 $15.88 $7.26

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Bethlehem, PA

Night in Bethlehem on Tuesday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blooming Grove, PA

Night in Blooming Grove on Tuesday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 51m 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 Blooming Grove, PA covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, Warren Street Bypass, US 222. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.7 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 $18.80 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 113.4 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 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.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Blooming Grove, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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