Origin
Fort Washington, PA
Evening in Fort Washington on Friday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Washington, 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
1h 5m
Distance
37.6 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Washington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Washington, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 37.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville Bypass, North West End Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on North Bethlehem Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 37.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Bethlehem Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Spring Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Spring Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles (PA 412 / West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Spring Avenue
Turn left onto Spring Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Bethlehem Pike
At end of road, turn right onto North Bethlehem Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
36 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
PA 412 / West 3rd Street
Turn right onto PA 412 / West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Fahy Bridge
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
Navigation decision point
5
37.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Bethlehem Pike | 12.4 mi | 22m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| North West End Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| PA 378 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| South West End Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fahy Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Bethlehem Pike
— 12.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Washington Lane
31 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Lane
2
Turn left onto Spring Avenue
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Spring Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Bethlehem Pike
12 mi
·
22 min
·
North Bethlehem Pike
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on PA 309
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 309
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
6
Continue on PA 309
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North West End Boulevard
7
Take the exit
420 ft
·
10 sec
8
Continue on PA 378
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 378
9
Turn right onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
10
Turn right onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 3rd Street
11
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
12
Turn right onto Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
13
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
14
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
15
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Fort Washington, PA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Fort Washington, 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
$6.23 one way
$12.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Evening in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
7:00 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
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 5m 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 Fort Washington, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 37.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville Bypass, North West End Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Fort Washington, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.23 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 is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Spring Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles (PA 412 / West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fort Washington, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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