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Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Willow Street, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

77.8 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Willow Street, PA covers 77.8 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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 $12.90 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

38.9 miles from Bethlehem, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 77.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m 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 57m drive with frequent turns across 77.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 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 Willow Street, PA is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Willow Street, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Broad Street
Hanover Avenue
East Hamilton Street
Hamilton Street
North Front Street
Linden Street
North 15th Street
Hamilton Boulevard

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 Willow Street, 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 right to continue on Hamilton Street

341 ft · 6 sec · Hamilton Street
6

Turn right onto North Front Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · North Front Street
7

Continue on Linden Street

1.7 mi · 4 min · Linden Street
8

Turn left onto North 15th Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North 15th Street
9

Turn right onto Hamilton Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
10

Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard
11

Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

6.0 mi · 8 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
12

Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
13

Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

128 ft · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
15

Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
16

Continue on Kutztown Road

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kutztown Road
17

Keep slight left

5.9 mi · 7 min
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

108 ft · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
19

Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
20

Continue on Kutztown Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kutztown Road
21

Continue on Allentown Pike

1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

98 ft · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
23

Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
24

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

128 ft · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
25

Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

1.1 mi · 1 min · Allentown Pike
26

Continue on Kutztown Road

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Kutztown Road
27

Continue on Allentown Pike

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Allentown Pike
28

Continue on Allentown Pike

1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
29

Continue on North 5th Street Highway

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

Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

0.3 mi · 43 sec · PA 12 West: Lebanon
31

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass
32

Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Philadelphia

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 30 East: Philadelphia
33

Merge slight left

0.4 mi · 37 sec
34

Take the exit slight right toward PA 23 East

0.2 mi · 21 sec · PA 23 East
35

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Lancaster

292 ft · 7 sec · Downtown Lancaster
36

Turn straight onto New Holland Pike

0.2 mi · 29 sec · New Holland Pike
37

Turn left onto Pleasure Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pleasure Road
38

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
39

Turn left onto North Broad Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Broad Street
40

Turn right onto East Orange Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · East Orange Street
41

Turn left onto North Ann Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Ann Street
42

Turn left onto South Duke Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Duke Street
43

Turn right onto Eshelman Mill Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Eshelman Mill Road
44

Continue on Eshelman Mill Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Eshelman Mill Road
45

Continue on Peach Bottom Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Peach Bottom Road
46

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
47

Turn right onto Willow Street Pike

266 ft · 9 sec · Willow Street Pike
48

Turn right

33 ft · 2 sec
49

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 38.9 miles from Bethlehem, PA, or about 58m 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 17 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.9 miles or 58m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willow Street, 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 77.8 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 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 38.9 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 58m into the drive

Downtown Laureldale, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laureldale, PA

39 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

Macungie, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laureldale, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Willow Street, PA

The final approach into Willow Street, 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

$12.90 one way

$25.80 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.13 $28.25
premium $4.93 $15.09 $30.18
diesel $5.61 $17.18 $34.35

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: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.3 0 $8.17 $3.73
Efficient EV 19.5 0 $6.81 $3.11
EV Truck/SUV 31.1 0 $10.89 $4.98

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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

Morning in Bethlehem on Saturday

Local time

10:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Willow Street, PA

Morning in Willow Street on Saturday

Local time

10:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

20 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 57m 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 Willow Street, PA covers 77.8 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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 38.9 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 $12.90 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 Willow Street, PA is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Willow Street, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bethlehem, PA to Willow Street, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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