Origin
Gilbertsville, PA
Afternoon in Gilbertsville on Saturday
Local time
2:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gilbertsville, 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
51m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilbertsville, PA
Jack Pace
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gilbertsville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 28 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA 100, Emaus Avenue, Emmaus Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on PA 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 100 | 14.8 mi | 25m |
| Emaus Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Emmaus Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Harrison Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Pottstown Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Philadelphia Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 100
— 14.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbertsville, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Philadelphia Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
3
Merge onto PA 100
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottstown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on PA 100
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on PA 100
15 mi
·
24 min
·
PA 100
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto PA 29
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto North Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Street
8
Continue on Harrison Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrison Street
9
Turn right
51 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn left onto Dalton Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dalton Street
11
Continue on Emaus Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Emaus Avenue
12
Continue on Emmaus Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Emmaus Avenue
13
Continue on Broadway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Merge onto PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
PA 29 / South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 29 / South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
North Street
Turn right onto North Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
PA 412 / West 3rd Street
Turn right onto PA 412 / West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
28 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
2:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 0 to 5 mph
14% 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
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
51m 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?
28 mi in 51m — 53% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: PA 100.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on PA 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near PA 100 / Pottstown Pike.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (PA 29 / South Cedar Crest Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on PA 100. 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 1 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (PA 29 / South Cedar Crest Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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