Trip from Cherryville, PA to Bethlehem, PA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

27m

Distance

15.9 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 25m ★

6 AM

0h 28m

8 AM

0h 32m

10 AM

0h 29m

12 PM

0h 29m

3 PM

0h 30m

5 PM

0h 32m

8 PM

0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This quick 15.9-mile drive from Cherryville to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, will only take about 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll navigate local roads, primarily using Lehigh Drive, Pheasant Drive, and Center Street, with no highway driving involved. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is an easy addition to any regional travel plans. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, it's best enjoyed without needing an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, which means you'll be frequently adjusting your course as you navigate through towns. With a 0% highway share, you'll stay on surface streets for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles on Lehigh Drive. This kind of driving profile suggests a need for attention to navigation and speed limits as you transition between different local roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lehigh Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near PA 512 / Beth-Bath Pike.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cherryville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (PA 512 / Beth-Bath Pike): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (East Elizabeth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (Linden Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

8.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | PA 512 / Beth-Bath Pike

Turn right onto PA 512 / Beth-Bath Pike

Navigation decision point

3

15.3 mi into trip | ~26m in | East Elizabeth Avenue

Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

15.6 mi into trip | ~27m in | Linden Street

Turn right onto Linden Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lehigh Drive	3.5 mi	5m
Pheasant Drive	3.3 mi	4m
Center Street	2.2 mi	4m
Bath Pike	1.9 mi	3m
Beth-Bath Pike	1.6 mi	2m
West Main Boulevard	1.2 mi	1m
Beth Bath Pike	1.2 mi	2m
West Main Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Lehigh Drive — 3.5 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherryville, PA and Bethlehem, PA.

1

Start on PA 248

3.5 mi · 5 min · Lehigh Drive

2

Continue on PA 248

3.3 mi · 4 min · Pheasant Drive

3

Continue on PA 248

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Main Boulevard

4

Continue on PA 248

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

5

Turn right onto PA 512

1.6 mi · 2 min · Beth-Bath Pike

6

Continue on PA 512

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bath Pike

7

Continue on PA 512

1.2 mi · 2 min · Beth Bath Pike

8

Continue on PA 512

1.6 mi · 3 min · Bath Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

9

Continue on Center Street

2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Street

Use the straight lane.

10

Turn left onto East Elizabeth Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · East Elizabeth Avenue

11

Turn right onto Linden Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Linden Street

12

Arrive at destination

Linden Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.64 one way

$5.27 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$2.89	$5.77
premium	$4.93	$3.08	$6.17
diesel	$5.61	$3.51	$7.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.8	$1.67	$0.76
Efficient EV	4	$1.39	$0.64
EV Truck/SUV	6.4	$2.23	$1.02

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

Cherryville, PA

Late night in Cherryville on Friday

Local time

1:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethlehem, PA

Late night in Bethlehem on Friday

Local time

1:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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

27m 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 Cherryville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 15.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lehigh Drive, Pheasant Drive, Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8 miles from Cherryville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.64 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 Cherryville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (PA 512 / Beth-Bath Pike): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (East Elizabeth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (Linden Street): Navigation decision point.

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

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