Origin
Franconia, PA
Afternoon in Franconia on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franconia, 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
45m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franconia, PA
K6
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
This 25.2-mile drive from Franconia, PA to Bethlehem, PA is a straightforward, turn-heavy local journey that can easily be completed in about 45 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a quick trip. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is short, it's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, not requiring an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for the entirety of this route. This makes it a convenient option for local travel or connecting between nearby towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 25.2-mile trip. Only 22% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time navigating local roads. The longest stretch without a turn is 6.3 miles on North West End Boulevard, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. The roads will likely transition between suburban and more urban environments as you approach Bethlehem. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; it's more about engaging with the local road network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North West End Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 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 PA 113 / Harleysville Pike.
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 45m drive. You will face about 13 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 (PA 113 / Harleysville Pike): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 113 / Harleysville Pike
Turn left onto PA 113 / Harleysville Pike
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward PA 309 North
Navigation decision point
Toward PA 309 North
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Merge onto PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North West End Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| PA 378 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South West End Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| State Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Telford Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Harleysville Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North West End Boulevard
— 6.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franconia, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Allentown Road
32 ft
·
8 sec
·
Allentown Road
2
Turn left onto PA 113
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harleysville Pike
3
Turn left onto Telford Pike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Telford Pike
4
Continue on West Broad Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broad Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Turn right onto State Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward PA 309 North
8
Merge onto PA 309
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 309
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
10
Continue on PA 309
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North West End Boulevard
11
Take the exit
420 ft
·
10 sec
12
Continue on PA 378
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 378
13
Turn right onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
14
Turn right onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 3rd Street
15
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
16
Turn right onto Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
17
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
18
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
19
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
2:50 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
11 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
45m 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 Franconia, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 25.2 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North West End Boulevard, PA 378, Sellersville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Franconia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.18 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 45m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 113 / Harleysville Pike): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Franconia, 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.
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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