Origin
Jacksonwald, PA
Late night in Jacksonwald on Friday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonwald, 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 10m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonwald, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
This 44.8-mile drive from Jacksonwald, PA to Bethlehem, PA is a manageable 1 hour and 10 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on US 222 and Memorial Highway, with a portion on the Trexlertown Bypass. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, not an entirely monotonous journey. Given its short duration and straightforward path, an overnight stop isn't necessary, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive experience on this 44.8-mile journey, with about 31% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles along US 222. This suggests you'll transition between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local road driving. The road's character likely shifts as you progress through Pennsylvania, offering a dynamic feel behind the wheel rather than a single, consistent driving environment.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oley Turnpike Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 44.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Oley Turnpike Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.1 miles (Oley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.2 miles (PA 662 / Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
|
Oley Turnpike Road
Turn sharp right onto Oley Turnpike Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Oley Road
Enter roundabout onto Oley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 662 / Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto PA 662 / Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jacksonwald, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
Allentown
28.7 mi in
|
~44m
|
via US 222
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Trexlertown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Oley Turnpike Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Hamilton Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Broad Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Moselem Spring Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonwald, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 562
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
Boyertown Pike
2
Turn sharp right onto Oley Turnpike Road
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Oley Turnpike Road
3
Turn left onto PA 662
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Memorial Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto PA 73; PA 662
206 ft
·
3 sec
·
Memorial Highway
5
Continue on PA 73; PA 662
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Highway
6
Continue on PA 73
346 ft
·
6 sec
·
Blandon Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Oley Road
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Oley Road
8
Continue on Oley Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oley Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 662
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Highway
10
Continue on PA 662
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Richmond Street
11
Turn right onto PA 662
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto PA 662
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Franklin Street
13
Continue on PA 662
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Moselem Spring Road
14
Enter roundabout onto US 222
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kutztown Road
15
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
17
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
18
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
19
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
20
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
21
Continue on PA 222
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Street
23
Continue on Hamilton Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hamilton Street
24
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Avenue
25
Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
26
Turn left onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Center Street
27
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
28
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
29
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Jacksonwald, PA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Jacksonwald, 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
$7.43 one way
$14.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.35
Oley Turnpike Road
(5 mi)
$0.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Kutztown, PA
22 mi in
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
1h 10m 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 Jacksonwald, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 44.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Memorial Highway, Trexlertown Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 miles from Jacksonwald, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oley Turnpike Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.1 miles (Oley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.2 miles (PA 662 / Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Jacksonwald, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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