Origin
Level Green, PA
Night in Level Green on Tuesday
Local time
11:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Level Green, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
273 mi
439 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 273-mile journey from Level Green, PA, to Bethlehem, PA, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 5 hours and 27 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, with 63% of the drive on highways, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You can expect a fuel cost of around $45 for this trip. Given its manageable duration and the focus on efficient travel, this drive is well-suited for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The overall feel is one of practical, direct travel across Pennsylvania.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
136.5 miles from Level Green, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on faster, more direct roads. With 63% of the route utilizing highways, you'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 159.4 miles, primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, allowing for extended periods of steady driving. While the majority is highway, the route also incorporates segments of the William Penn Highway and American Legion Memorial Highway, offering some variation in the driving experience as you transition between different types of roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 159.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 168.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 273 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 168.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 258.8 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 31 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
168.3 mi into trip
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~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
7
169.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
9
258.8 mi into trip
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~5h 6m in
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US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
7
269 mi into trip
|
~5h 20m in
Take the exit toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville...
8
269.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Level Green, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg, Marysville and Lvi Airport.
Harrisburg
168.3 mi in
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~3h 15m
Marysville
183.5 mi in
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~3h 36m
Lvi Airport
258.8 mi in
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~5h 6m
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via US 22
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 159.4 mi | 2h 55m |
| William Penn Highway | 42.8 mi | 50m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 22.5 mi | 27m |
| I 81 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Sandy Hill Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Harrison City-Jeannette Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 159.4 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Level Green, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on this road
162 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Murrysville Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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Murrysville Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto PA 130
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrison City Road
4
Continue on PA 130
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Harrison City-Jeannette Road
5
Turn right onto Sandy Hill Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
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Sandy Hill Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto PA 993
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Manor Harrison City Road
7
Turn right onto PA 993
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Street
9
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
10
Turn right onto North Thompson Lane
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Thompson Lane
11
Turn right onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
12
Turn left onto Arona Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Arona Road
13
Turn right onto Wendel Road
203 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wendel Road
14
Turn left onto I 76; PATP
159 mi
·
2 hr 55 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 11
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
19
Merge onto I 81
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
23
Merge onto I 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 81
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
19 mi
·
22 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 89
Toward I 78 East: Allentown
27
Continue on I 78
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
28
Continue on I 78; US 22
43 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Use the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on PA 378
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
35
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
36
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
37
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
38
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
39
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 27-minute drive, starting earlier in the day is advisable to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Bethlehem. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 159.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan your refueling and rest breaks strategically. Consider stopping around the halfway point to stretch your legs and grab a snack. The fuel cost is estimated at $45, so ensure your tank is full before departing Level Green. Since this is a feasible day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient, but an early start maximizes your time at your destination.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 136.5 miles from Level Green, PA, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 159.4 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.5 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Level Green, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Level Green, PA
This is one driving day of about 273 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Level Green, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 159.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.5 mi from Level Green, PA · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.5 miles from Level Green, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 159.4 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bethlehem, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.26 one way
$90.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $49.57 | $99.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $52.94 | $105.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.27 | $120.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $21.45
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(159.4 mi)
$20.73
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(10.3 mi)
$0.72
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Tolls
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.9 | 1 | $28.66 | $13.10 |
| Efficient EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.89 | $10.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.2 | 1 | $38.22 | $17.47 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
11:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Cuba, NY
137 mi in
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Level Green, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 273 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.5 miles from Level Green, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 273 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 168.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 258.8 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Level Green, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg, Marysville and Lvi Airport.
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