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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Pennsport, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

62.8 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

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 Pennsport, PA, PA

Pennsport, PA

Illya Goloborodko

Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Pennsport, PA covers 62.8 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.41 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

31.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 62.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Church 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 Pennsport, 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 Pennsport, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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 Pennsport, 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

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
22

Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
23

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 76 East: Philadelphia
24

Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

13 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
25

Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

1.6 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
26

Keep slight right to continue on I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge

0.3 mi · 22 sec · I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
27

Continue on North 6th Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · North 6th Street
28

Continue on Independence Mall West

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Independence Mall West
29

Continue on South 6th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · South 6th Street
30

Turn left onto Washington Avenue

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Washington Avenue
31

Turn right onto South Front Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Front Street
32

Turn right onto Tasker Street

482 ft · 20 sec · Tasker Street
33

Turn left onto South 2nd Street

341 ft · 18 sec · South 2nd Street
34

Turn right onto Mountain Street

449 ft · 20 sec · Mountain Street
35

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 31.4 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 31.4 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 Pennsport, 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 62.8 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.4 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 46m into the drive

county seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norristown, PA

31 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

Bethlehem, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Norristown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pennsport, PA

The final approach into Pennsport, 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

$10.41 one way

$20.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.40 $22.81
premium $4.93 $12.18 $24.36
diesel $5.61 $13.87 $27.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 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 18.8 0 $6.59 $3.01
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51
EV Truck/SUV 25.1 0 $8.79 $4.02

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Evening in Bethlehem on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pennsport, PA

Evening in Pennsport on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

27 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Pennsport, PA covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Church Street, Center Street, Fahy Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 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 $10.41 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 Pennsport, PA is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Pennsport, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Pennsport, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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