Origin
Emsworth, PA
Late night in Emsworth on Saturday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emsworth, 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
4h 58m
Distance
297.2 mi
478 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 45m
★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emsworth, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Emsworth, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 297.2 miles and takes about 4h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio River Boulevard, I 279 South, US 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.27 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
148.6 miles from Emsworth, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 297.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m 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 4h 58m drive with frequent turns across 297.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio River Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Emsworth, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River Boulevard | — | — |
| I 279 South | — | — |
| US 19 | — | — |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | — | — |
| Downtown | — | — |
| Downtown Pittsburgh | — | — |
| Fort Pitt Boulevard | — | — |
| I 376 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ohio River Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emsworth, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Lowry Avenue
82 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lowry Avenue
2
Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
3
Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
328 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
4
Continue on US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
5
Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
6
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Monroeville
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Downtown, Monroeville
7
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Pittsburgh
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Downtown Pittsburgh
8
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
9
Take the ramp straight toward I 376 East: Monroeville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 376 East: Monroeville
10
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
12
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 76 East: Harrisburg
14
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi
·
3 hr 7 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 11 North: Harrisburg
17
Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
18
Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 North: Harrisburg
19
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
21
Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
22
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
23
Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
24
Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
25
Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 78 East: Allentown
27
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
28
Continue on William Penn Highway
43 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
29
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
30
Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
31
Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem
32
Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
33
Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Eighth Avenue
34
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
35
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
36
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
37
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
38
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.6 miles from Emsworth, PA, or about 2h 29m 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 65 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.6 miles or 2h 29m 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 4m
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 Emsworth, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Emsworth, PA
This is one driving day of about 297.2 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Emsworth, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.6 mi from Emsworth, PA · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.6 miles from Emsworth, 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
$49.27 one way
$98.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $53.96 | $107.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $57.64 | $115.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.62 | $131.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.21 | $14.27 |
| Efficient EV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.01 | $11.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.9 | 1 | $41.61 | $19.02 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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
Late night in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
149 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
9 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
4h 58m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Emsworth, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 297.2 miles and takes about 4h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio River Boulevard, I 279 South, US 19. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.6 miles from Emsworth, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 straightforward 4h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Emsworth, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Emsworth, 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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