Origin
Linntown, PA
Morning in Linntown on Wednesday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Linntown, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
106.8 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
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6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Linntown, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Linntown, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 106.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Penn Highway, State Route 54, Center Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.71 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.4 miles from Linntown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 106.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 70.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 106.8 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 70.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.6 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
70.7 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
9
92.6 mi into trip
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~2h 1m 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
102.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m 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
103.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m 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
7
105.1 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward Eighth Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
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 Linntown, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lvi Airport along the way.
Lvi Airport
92.6 mi in
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~2h 1m
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via US 22
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 21.6 mi | 26m |
| State Route 54 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| State Street | 10 mi | 11m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Westbranch Highway | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Gordon Nagle Trail | 4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linntown, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 45
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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Market Street
2
Turn right onto US 15
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Derr Drive
3
Continue on US 15
8.5 mi
·
12 min
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Westbranch Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 61 South: Sunbury
5
Continue on PA 61; PA 147
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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PA 61; PA 147
6
Turn right onto PA 61
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Market Street
7
Continue on PA 61
10 mi
·
11 min
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State Street
8
Turn left onto PA 487
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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PA 487
9
Turn right onto PA 54
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Market Street
10
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
11
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
12
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
13
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
14
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
15
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
16
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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Gordon Nagle Trail
17
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
18
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
19
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
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Route 61 South
20
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 61
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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Centre Street
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
23
Merge onto I 78; US 22
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
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.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on PA 378
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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8th Avenue
30
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
31
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
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Center Street
32
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Goepp Street
33
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
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Linden Street
34
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
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 53.4 miles from Linntown, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.4 miles or 1h 9m 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 55m
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 Linntown, 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 Linntown, PA
This is one driving day of about 106.8 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Linntown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 21.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.4 mi from Linntown, PA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 53.4 miles from Linntown, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bethlehem, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.71 one way
$35.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.58 | $47.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.72
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
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.13 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.95 | $6.84 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Morning in Bethlehem on Wednesday
Local time
7:33 AM
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
11 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
2h 22m 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 Linntown, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 106.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, State Route 54, Center Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.4 miles from Linntown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.71 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 106.8 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 70.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.6 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Linntown, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lvi Airport along the way.
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