Origin
Croydon, PA
Late night in Croydon on Friday
Local time
2:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
79 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
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.
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Croydon, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 79 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Street Road, US 1 North, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 79 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 79 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Street 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. 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 Croydon, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Croydon, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| I 276 | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
| PA 611 | — | — |
| PA 611 North | — | — |
| Easton Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on State Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
2
Turn right onto Street Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Street Road
3
Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 1 North: Trenton
4
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 276, PATP
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
7
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown
9
Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
312 ft
·
8 sec
·
PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
10
Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
11
Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
12
Turn slight left onto Horsham Road
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Horsham Road
13
Turn slight right onto Bethlehem Pike
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
14
Continue on Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
15
Continue on South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
16
Continue on North West End Boulevard
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North West End Boulevard
17
Take the exit slight right
420 ft
·
11 sec
18
Continue straight
5.6 mi
·
9 min
19
Turn right onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
20
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 3rd Street
21
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
22
Turn right onto Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
23
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
24
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.5 mi from Croydon, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Croydon, 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
$13.10 one way
$26.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.34 | $28.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.06 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Late night in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
2:27 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
8 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 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 Croydon, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 79 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Street Road, US 1 North, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.5 miles from Croydon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.10 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 Croydon, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Croydon, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Croydon, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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