Origin
Eddington, PA
Night in Eddington on Friday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eddington, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eddington, PA
Haneul Trac
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
Eddington, PA to Bethlehem, PA is 51.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via Sellersville Bypass and Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating local roads than a straightforward highway journey. With a duration under 1.5 hours and minimal stops recommended, this is a straightforward, same-day excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 26% of the journey on highways. You'll find yourself navigating through a mix of road types, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on the Sellersville Bypass. This means you'll be engaging with the road more actively, making for a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sellersville Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 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 4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 276, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276, PATP
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 343
Toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkin...
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
9
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddl...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eddington, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Doylestown, Jenkintown, Horsham and Biddle Air National Guard Base.
Patp
4 mi in
|
~7m
Allentown
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
Doylestown
12.8 mi in
|
~18m
Jenkintown
12.8 mi in
|
~18m
Horsham
13.3 mi in
|
~19m
Biddle Air National Guard Base
13.3 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sellersville Bypass | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8 mi | 8m |
| Horsham Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| North West End Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| PA 378 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| South West End Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Street Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Sellersville Bypass
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eddington, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Forrest Avenue
61 ft
·
8 sec
·
Forrest Avenue
2
Turn left onto Woodbine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbine Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 513
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hulmeville Road
4
Turn left onto PA 132
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Street Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 1 North: Trenton
6
Merge onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276, PATP
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 276; PATP
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 343
Toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto PA 611
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
14
Turn slight left onto PA 463
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Horsham Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight right onto PA 309
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight / left / slight right / right lanes.
16
Continue on PA 309
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on PA 309
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
18
Continue on PA 309
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North West End Boulevard
19
Take the exit
420 ft
·
10 sec
20
Continue on PA 378
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 378
21
Turn right onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
22
Turn right onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 3rd Street
23
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
24
Turn right onto Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
25
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
26
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
27
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Eddington, PA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Eddington, 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
$8.59 one way
$17.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.05
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(8 mi)
$1.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Night in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
10:55 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
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 24m 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 Eddington, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sellersville Bypass, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Horsham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 miles from Eddington, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.59 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Eddington, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Doylestown, Jenkintown, Horsham and Biddle Air National Guard Base.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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