Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
81.1 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Photo: Michael Taccetta
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Hopewell, PA covers 81.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m 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 $13.05 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.6 miles from Bethlehem, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 81.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hanover Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hamilton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Union Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Junior Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lehigh Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Harrison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Hopewell, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn right onto East Broad Street
Continue on Hanover Avenue
Continue on East Hamilton Street
Keep slight left to continue on Union Street
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Turn left onto Lehigh Street
Continue on Lehigh Street
Continue on State Avenue
Turn right onto East Harrison Street
Continue on North Street
Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Continue on Route 100
Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Take the exit slight right toward Coatesville
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on South 1st Avenue
Continue on Youngsburg Road
Turn slight right onto Buck Run Road
Continue on Gum Tree Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Limestone Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue
Turn slight left onto Bethel Road
Continue on Calvary Road
Turn left onto Roneys Corner Road
Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 2h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 1h 8m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopewell, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 81.1 miles and 2h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.6 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hopewell, 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 Hopewell, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.05 one way
$26.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.68 | $29.37 |
| premium | $4.95 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
9:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Hopewell on Saturday
Local time
9:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
41 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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