Origin
Edwardsville, PA
Morning in Edwardsville on Saturday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edwardsville, 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 20m
Distance
73.1 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edwardsville, PA
Jack Pace
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edwardsville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Williams Street, Hurbane Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 20m drive with frequent turns across 73.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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 Edwardsville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Edwardsville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Williams Street | — | — |
| Hurbane Street | — | — |
| Connor Street | — | — |
| Courtright Street | — | — |
| Evans Street | — | — |
| Union Street | — | — |
| PATP | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Jackson Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
285 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Williams Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Williams Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hurbane Street
240 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hurbane Street
5
Continue on Connor Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Connor Street
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Courtright Street
157 ft
·
10 sec
·
Courtright Street
7
Turn left onto Evans Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Evans Street
8
Turn right onto Union Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Union Street
9
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
5 min
11
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
7 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward PATP
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
PATP
13
Keep slight left to continue on PATP
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
PATP
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 476 South: Allentown
15
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
17
Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 22 East: Allentown
18
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
19
Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
20
Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem
21
Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
22
Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Eighth Avenue
23
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
24
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
26
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
27
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.6 mi from Edwardsville, PA · 40m 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Edwardsville, 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
$12.12 one way
$24.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.18 | $28.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
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
Morning in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
7:16 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
12 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 20m 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 Edwardsville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Williams Street, Hurbane Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 miles from Edwardsville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.12 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 Edwardsville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Edwardsville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edwardsville, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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