Origin
Collegeville, PA
Afternoon in Collegeville on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collegeville, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collegeville, PA
Michael Taccetta
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Collegeville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 39.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, 2nd Avenue, 1st Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m 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 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 39.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main 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 Collegeville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Collegeville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| 2nd Avenue | — | — |
| 1st Avenue | — | — |
| Bridge Road | — | — |
| Harleysville Pike | — | — |
| Telford Pike | — | — |
| West Broad Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collegeville, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on the route
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
272 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn sharp left onto 2nd Avenue
502 ft
·
17 sec
·
2nd Avenue
4
Continue on 1st Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Avenue
5
Turn right onto Bridge Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridge Road
6
Continue on Harleysville Pike
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Harleysville Pike
7
Turn left onto Telford Pike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Telford Pike
8
Continue on West Broad Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broad Street
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto State Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
11
Turn left onto PA 309 North
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
PA 309 North
12
Merge slight left onto Sellersville Bypass
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
13
Continue on South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
14
Continue on North West End Boulevard
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North West End Boulevard
15
Take the exit slight right
420 ft
·
11 sec
16
Continue straight
5.6 mi
·
9 min
17
Turn right onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
18
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 3rd Street
19
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
20
Turn right onto Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
21
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
22
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from Collegeville, PA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Collegeville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Bethlehem, PA
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
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
10 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 7m 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 Collegeville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 39.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, 2nd Avenue, 1st Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Collegeville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.61 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 Collegeville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Collegeville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Collegeville, PA to Bethlehem, 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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