Origin
Collingdale, PA
Evening in Collingdale on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collingdale, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
74.9 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collingdale, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Collingdale, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 74.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clifton Avenue, Springfield Road, Sproul Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.39 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
37.5 miles from Collingdale, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 74.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clifton Avenue 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 Collingdale, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Collingdale, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Springfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sproul Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lawrence Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Chester Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid-County Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Clifton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collingdale, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Macdade Boulevard
118 ft
·
8 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clifton Avenue
3
Turn left onto Springfield Road
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Springfield Road
4
Turn straight onto Sproul Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Sproul Road
5
Turn right onto Lawrence Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawrence Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Chester Pike
171 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Chester Pike
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
8
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
9
Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
10
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
12
Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
226 ft
·
8 sec
·
PA 663 North: Quakertown
13
Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
14
Turn left onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Portzer Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Portzer Road
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pumping Station Road
17
Turn left
5.1 mi
·
8 min
18
Take the exit slight right
420 ft
·
11 sec
19
Continue straight
5.6 mi
·
9 min
20
Turn right onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
21
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 3rd Street
22
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
23
Turn right onto Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
24
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
25
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
26
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 37.5 miles from Collingdale, PA, or about 44m 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 74.9 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.5 miles or 44m 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 15m
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 Collingdale, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Collingdale, PA
This is one driving day of about 74.9 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Collingdale, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.5 mi from Collingdale, PA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 74.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Collingdale, 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
$12.39 one way
$24.79 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.51 | $29.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.86 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.49 | $4.79 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Evening in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m 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 Collingdale, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 74.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clifton Avenue, Springfield Road, Sproul Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.5 miles from Collingdale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.39 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 Collingdale, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Collingdale, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Collingdale, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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