Origin
Drumore, PA
Morning in Drumore on Friday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Trip from Drumore, 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
2h 8m
Distance
96.6 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Drumore, PA
Haneul Trac
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Drumore, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 96.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Susquehannock Drive, Park Drive, Glen Dale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.02 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.
Midpoint
48.3 miles from Drumore, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 96.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 96.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Susquehannock Drive 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 Drumore, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Drumore, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehannock Drive | — | — |
| Park Drive | — | — |
| Glen Dale Road | — | — |
| Fern Glen Drive | — | — |
| Furniss Road | — | — |
| Holtwood Road | — | — |
| Lancaster Pike | — | — |
| Willow Street Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Susquehannock Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drumore, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Fishing Creek Road
456 ft
·
20 sec
·
Fishing Creek Road
2
Continue on Susquehannock Drive
1.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Susquehannock Drive
3
Turn right onto Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Park Drive
4
Continue on Glen Dale Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Dale Road
5
Turn left onto Fern Glen Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fern Glen Drive
6
Turn left onto Furniss Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Furniss Road
7
Turn slight right onto Susquehannock Drive
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Susquehannock Drive
8
Turn slight right onto Holtwood Road
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Holtwood Road
9
Turn left onto Lancaster Pike
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lancaster Pike
10
Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lancaster Pike
11
Continue on Willow Street Pike
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Willow Street Pike
12
Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Penn Grant Road
13
Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lampeter Road
14
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pitney Road
15
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hempstead Road
16
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
Greenfield Road
17
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 30 West
18
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 222 North: Reading
20
Continue straight
19 mi
·
21 min
21
Continue straight
11 mi
·
15 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
23
Turn straight onto Centre Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Avenue
24
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
25
Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
26
Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
27
Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
28
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Allentown Pike
30
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
32
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
33
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
34
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kutztown Road
36
Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
37
Keep slight left
8.7 mi
·
11 min
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
39
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
40
Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
41
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
42
Continue on Hamilton Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Street
43
Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Street
44
Continue on Hamilton Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hamilton Street
45
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Avenue
46
Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
47
Turn left onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Center Street
48
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
49
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
50
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 48.3 miles from Drumore, PA, or about 1h 4m 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
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 Drumore, 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 Drumore, PA
This is one driving day of about 96.6 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Drumore, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Drumore, PA · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Drumore, 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
$16.02 one way
$32.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.54 | $35.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.73 | $37.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.33 | $42.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.64 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Morning in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Montrose, PA
48 mi in
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
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
2h 8m 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 Drumore, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 96.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Susquehannock Drive, Park Drive, Glen Dale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 miles from Drumore, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.02 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 Drumore, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Drumore, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Drumore, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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