Origin
Kulpmont, PA
Evening in Kulpmont on Thursday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kulpmont, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
74 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kulpmont, PA
Mikhail Nilov
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kulpmont, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chestnut Street, South 6th Street, Brennans Farm Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37 miles from Kulpmont, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 74 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 74 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chestnut Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kulpmont, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kulpmont, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| South 6th Street | — | — |
| Brennans Farm Road | — | — |
| Locust Gap Highway | — | — |
| Fairgrounds Road | — | — |
| Sunbury Road | — | — |
| Sunbury Street | — | — |
| Pottsville Minersville Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chestnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kulpmont, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on South 9th Street
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 9th Street
2
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Chestnut Street
3
Turn right onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South 6th Street
4
Continue on Brennans Farm Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Brennans Farm Road
5
Turn right onto Locust Gap Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
6
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
7
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
8
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
9
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
10
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
11
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
12
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
13
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
14
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
15
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
16
Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
18
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
20
Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
21
Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 378 South: Bethlehem
22
Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
23
Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Eighth Avenue
24
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
25
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
27
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
28
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37 miles from Kulpmont, PA, or about 50m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kulpmont, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kulpmont, PA
This is one driving day of about 74 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Kulpmont, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37 mi from Kulpmont, PA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Kulpmont, 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
$12.27 one way
$24.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.44 | $26.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.36 | $4.74 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Thursday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 41m 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 Kulpmont, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chestnut Street, South 6th Street, Brennans Farm Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37 miles from Kulpmont, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.27 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.
The drive from Kulpmont, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kulpmont, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kulpmont, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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