Origin
Connoquenessing, PA
Evening in Connoquenessing on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Connoquenessing, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
6h 14m
Distance
309.8 mi
499 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 1m
★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 23m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Connoquenessing, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Connoquenessing, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 309.8 miles and takes about 6h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, State Route 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 181.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.36 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
154.9 miles from Connoquenessing, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 14m drive with frequent turns across 309.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 181.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near PA 8 / William Flinn Highway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 309.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (PA 8 / William Flinn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 295.6 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 305.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.6 mi into trip
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~14m in
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PA 8 / William Flinn Highway
At end of road, turn left onto PA 8 / William Flinn Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
295.6 mi into trip
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~5h 52m in
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US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
7
305.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 6m in
Take the exit toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville...
8
306.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
7
308.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 10m in
Take the exit toward Eighth Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Connoquenessing, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
Washingtonville
216.4 mi in
|
~4h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 181.3 mi | 3h 14m |
| William Penn Highway | 21.6 mi | 26m |
| State Route 54 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Oneida Valley Road | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Elysburg Road | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 181.3 mi, about 3h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Connoquenessing, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Connoquenessing Main Street
270 ft
·
12 sec
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Connoquenessing Main Street
2
Turn right onto T830
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Constitution Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 68
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Evans City Road
4
Turn left onto South Benbrook Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
South Benbrook Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto PA 8
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
William Flinn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto PA 138
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Euclid Road
7
Turn left onto PA 138; PA 308
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Sunbury Road
8
Continue on PA 138; PA 308
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 138; PA 308
229 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Sunbury Road
10
Continue on PA 138
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
North Washington Road
11
Turn left onto PA 38
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Oneida Valley Road
12
Continue on PA 38
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
13
Continue on PA 38
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Oneida Valley Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
15
Merge onto I 80
181 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
·
Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
17
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
2 sec
18
Turn right onto PA 54
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Factory Street
20
Continue on PA 54
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
21
Turn left onto PA 54
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
23
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
24
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
25
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
26
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
27
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
28
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
29
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
30
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
31
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
32
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on PA 61
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
35
Merge onto I 78; US 22
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Use the slight right lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on PA 378
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
41
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
42
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
43
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
44
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
45
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
46
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 154.9 miles from Connoquenessing, PA, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.3 miles.
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 68 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.9 miles or 3h 5m 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 57m
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 Connoquenessing, 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 Connoquenessing, PA
This is one driving day of about 309.8 miles and 6h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Connoquenessing, 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.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 181.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 154.9 mi from Connoquenessing, PA · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.9 miles from Connoquenessing, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181.3 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.36 one way
$102.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $56.25 | $112.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $60.08 | $120.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.40 | $136.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.72
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(10.3 mi)
$0.72
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.9 | 1 | $32.53 | $14.87 |
| Efficient EV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.11 | $12.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.9 | 1 | $43.37 | $19.83 |
Gas CO2
108 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
Evening in Bethlehem on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
27 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
6h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Connoquenessing, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 309.8 miles and takes about 6h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, State Route 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.9 miles from Connoquenessing, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 309.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (PA 8 / William Flinn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 295.6 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 305.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Connoquenessing, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
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