Origin
Freemansburg, PA
Afternoon in Freemansburg on Saturday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freemansburg, 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
3m
Distance
1.5 mi
2 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 4m
★
6 AM
0h 4m
★
8 AM
0h 5m
10 AM
0h 4m
★
12 PM
0h 4m
★
3 PM
0h 4m
★
5 PM
0h 5m
8 PM
0h 4m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freemansburg, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Freemansburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 1.5 miles and takes about 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pembroke Road, Garfield Street, East Goepp Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.2 miles on Pembroke Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Garfield Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Goepp Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pembroke Road
— 1.2 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freemansburg, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Garfield Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Garfield Street
2
Turn left onto Pembroke Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pembroke Road
3
Continue on East Goepp Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Goepp Street
4
Turn left onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
5
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 1.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pembroke Road
Turn left onto Pembroke Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Linden Street
Turn left onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.25 one way
$0.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.27 | $0.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.29 | $0.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.33 | $0.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.4 | 0 | $0.16 | $0.07 |
| Efficient EV | 0.4 | 0 | $0.13 | $0.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.6 | 0 | $0.21 | $0.10 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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 Saturday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
SE 0 to 10 mph
1% chance
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
17 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
3m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
1.5 mi in 3m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.2 mi on Pembroke Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pembroke Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Freemansburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pembroke Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Linden Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3m. Total distance: 1.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.2 miles on Pembroke Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pembroke Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Linden Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethlehem, PA before heading back.
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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