Origin
Morrisville, PA
Morning in Morrisville on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morrisville, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
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6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrisville, PA
Michael Taccetta
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morrisville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, Aquetong Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.14 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
24.6 miles from Morrisville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 49.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.2 miles in near Wismer Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.2 miles (Wismer Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles (PA 611 Truck / Old Easton Road): Navigation decision point; at 38.5 miles (PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
21.2 mi into trip
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~37m in
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Wismer Road
Turn right onto Wismer Road
Navigation decision point
4
26.4 mi into trip
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~48m in
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PA 611 Truck / Old Easton Road
Turn right onto PA 611 Truck / Old Easton Road
Navigation decision point
4
38.5 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road
Navigation decision point
5
47.7 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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Stefko Boulevard
Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
49.1 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
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Linden Street
Turn left onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 11 mi | 19m |
| Aquetong Road | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Easton Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Wismer Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Durham Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Leithsville Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Hellertown Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 11 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Hamilton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
2
Turn right onto West Trenton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Trenton Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 32
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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North Delmorr Avenue
4
Continue on PA 32
363 ft
·
7 sec
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Yardley River Road
5
Continue on PA 32
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
6
Continue on PA 32
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Delaware Avenue
7
Continue on PA 32
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
River Road
8
Turn left onto Aquetong Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Aquetong Road
9
Turn right onto PA 263
85 ft
·
2 sec
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Upper York Road
10
Turn left onto Aquetong Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Aquetong Road
11
Turn left onto Carversville Road
299 ft
·
8 sec
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Carversville Road
12
Turn right onto Wismer Road
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Wismer Road
13
Continue on Carversville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Carversville Road
14
Turn left onto Dark Hollow Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Dark Hollow Road
15
Turn right onto PA 611 Truck
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Easton Road
16
Merge onto PA 611
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Easton Road
17
Turn left onto PA 412
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Durham Road
18
Continue on PA 412
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrow Road
19
Continue on PA 412
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Durham Road
21
Continue on PA 212; PA 412
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto PA 412
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hellertown Road
23
Continue on PA 412
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Leithsville Road
24
Continue on PA 412
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on PA 412
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hellertown Road
26
Continue on PA 412
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East 4th Street
27
Continue on PA 412
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Daly Avenue
28
Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stefko Boulevard
Use the right lane.
29
Turn left onto East Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Broad Street
30
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
31
Turn left onto East Goepp Street
445 ft
·
14 sec
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East Goepp Street
32
Turn left onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
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Linden Street
33
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 24.6 miles from Morrisville, PA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11 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 49.1 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.6 miles or 44m 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 13m
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 Morrisville, 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 Morrisville, PA
This is one driving day of about 49.1 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morrisville, 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 River Road for about 11 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Morrisville, PA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Morrisville, 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
$8.14 one way
$16.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Bethlehem on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph
1% chance
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
4 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
1h 28m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Morrisville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, Aquetong Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 miles from Morrisville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.14 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 straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.2 miles (Wismer Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles (PA 611 Truck / Old Easton Road): Navigation decision point; at 38.5 miles (PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Morrisville, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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