Origin
Cecil, PA
Morning in Cecil on Monday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cecil, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Drive Time
5h 10m
Distance
311.3 mi
501 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 57m
★
6 AM
5h 10m
8 AM
5h 37m
10 AM
5h 20m
12 PM
5h 17m
3 PM
5h 21m
5 PM
5h 36m
8 PM
5h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cecil, PA
Haneul Trac
Bethlehem, PA
Phuc Tran
Trip Overview
The drive from Cecil, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 311.3 miles and takes about 5h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Parks Road, Washington Pike, Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
155.6 miles from Cecil, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 10m drive with frequent turns across 311.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Parks Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cecil, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parks Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greentree Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 376 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Parks Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cecil, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Hickory Grade Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Grade Road
2
Turn left onto Parks Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Parks Road
3
Turn right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
4
Turn left onto Washington Pike
210 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Pike
5
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
6
Continue on Washington Pike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Pike
7
Turn right onto Greentree Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Greentree Road
8
Turn left onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Greentree Road
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 376 East: Pittsburgh
10
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
11
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
13
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 76 East: Harrisburg
15
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi
·
3 hr 7 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 11 North: Harrisburg
18
Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
19
Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 81 North: Harrisburg
20
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
22
Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
23
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
24
Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
25
Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
26
Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 78 East: Allentown
28
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
29
Continue on William Penn Highway
43 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
30
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
31
Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
32
Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem
33
Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
34
Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Eighth Avenue
35
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
36
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
37
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
38
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
39
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.6 miles from Cecil, PA, or about 2h 35m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.6 miles or 2h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cecil, 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 Cecil, PA
This is one driving day of about 311.3 miles and 5h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cecil, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.6 mi from Cecil, PA · 2h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.6 miles from Cecil, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethlehem, PA
The final approach into Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.51 one way
$103.02 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $56.36 | $112.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $60.32 | $120.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.16 | $138.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.4 | 1 | $32.69 | $14.94 |
| Efficient EV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.24 | $12.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.5 | 1 | $43.58 | $19.92 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Bethlehem, PA
Morning in Bethlehem on Monday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
156 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
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
5h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cecil, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 311.3 miles and takes about 5h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parks Road, Washington Pike, Washington Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.6 miles from Cecil, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cecil, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cecil, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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