Origin
Red Hill, PA
Afternoon in Red Hill on Friday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Red Hill, 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
2h 16m
Distance
98.9 mi
159 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Hill, PA
Malcoln Oliveira
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
This 98.9-mile drive from Red Hill, PA to Bethlehem, PA will take you about 2 hours and 16 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 76% of the journey on high-speed roads, including stretches of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Lehigh Valley Thruway. Your estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $16. Given the relatively short duration and dominant highway profile, you won't need an overnight stop. This efficient route connects two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.4 miles from Red Hill, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 98.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that's predominantly highway with 76% of your travel time spent on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a period of consistent speed. You'll also navigate segments of PA 118 and the Lehigh Valley Thruway. While largely a highway-focused experience, be aware that some sections may involve more local road transitions as you approach your destination. Overall, it's a practical drive designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 47.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 118. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near PA 118.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 98.9 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 3 miles (PA 118): Navigation decision point; at 85.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.9 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
3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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PA 118
At end of road, turn right onto PA 118
Navigation decision point
6
85.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
7
94.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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
95.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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
97.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m 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.
Between Red Hill, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Harrisburg.
Patp
36.9 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Harrisburg
85.7 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 47.8 mi | 52m |
| PA 118 | 17.8 mi | 25m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Memorial Highway | 6.3 mi | 13m |
| PA 309 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| PA 115 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Dark Hollow Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Bethlehem Spur Route | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 47.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Kersteen Road
106 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kersteen Road
2
Turn left onto T655
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Hill Road
3
Turn straight onto Dark Hollow Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Dark Hollow Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 118
18 mi
·
25 min
·
PA 118
5
Turn right onto PA 415
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Memorial Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto PA 415
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Memorial Highway
7
Continue on PA 415
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Highway
8
Continue on PA 309
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 309
9
Continue on PA 115
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 115
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward PATP
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward PATP
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
13
Merge onto I 476; PATP
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
16
Merge onto US 22
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on PA 378
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
22
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
24
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
25
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
26
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 16-minute drive, leaving in the morning or mid-afternoon will likely help you avoid the heaviest traffic. Since there are no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to decide on rest breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 47.8-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as services can be spread out. Planning your departure time considering potential rush hour in the Lehigh Valley area will contribute to a smoother journey. The $16 fuel cost is a good estimate to budget for.
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 49.4 miles from Red Hill, PA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 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 22 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.4 miles or 1h 16m 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 50m
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 Red Hill, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Red Hill, PA
This is one driving day of about 98.9 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Red Hill, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 47.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.4 mi from Red Hill, PA · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.4 miles from Red Hill, 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
$16.40 one way
$32.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.96 | $35.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.84 | $43.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.82
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(47.8 mi)
$6.22
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(8.6 mi)
$0.60
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
$16
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.38 | $4.75 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.85 | $6.33 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Friday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
55°F
Hudson, PA
49 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
47 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 16m 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 Red Hill, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 98.9 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 118, Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.4 miles from Red Hill, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.40 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 98.9 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 3 miles (PA 118): Navigation decision point; at 85.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Red Hill, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Harrisburg.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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