Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Chester Heights, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
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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Chester Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Chester Heights, PA covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Church Street, Center Street, Fahy Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.64 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
32.1 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Church Street | — | — |
| Center Street | — | — |
| Fahy Bridge | — | — |
| South New Street | — | — |
| West 4th Street | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| Wyandotte Street | — | — |
| PA-378 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Chester Heights, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Church Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Church Street
3
Turn left onto Center Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Center Street
4
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
5
Continue on South New Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South New Street
6
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 4th Street
7
Turn slight left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
8
Turn left onto Wyandotte Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyandotte Street
9
Continue on PA-378
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA-378
10
Continue on PA-378
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
PA-378
11
Turn left
5.1 mi
·
8 min
12
Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pumping Station Road
13
Turn left onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Portzer Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Portzer Road
15
Turn right onto John Fries Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
16
Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 South: Philadelphia
18
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
19
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
21
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Lima, Springfield
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 1: Lima, Springfield
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Lima
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 1 South: Lima
24
Merge slight left onto Media Bypass
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Media Bypass
25
Continue on Baltimore Pike
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Pike
26
Turn left onto Valleybrook Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Valleybrook Road
27
Turn right
59 ft
·
4 sec
28
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 32.1 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 46m 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.1 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chester Heights, 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 64.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.64 one way
$21.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.66 | $23.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Chester Heights, PA
Afternoon in Chester Heights on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
7 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 32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
64.2 mi in 1h 32m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Church Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Chester Heights, PA is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Chester Heights, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethlehem, PA to Chester Heights, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chester Heights, PA before heading back.
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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