Origin
Saint Lawrence, PA
Morning in Saint Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Lawrence, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Lawrence, PA
Jo Kassis
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Lawrence, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Perkiomen Avenue, Howard Boulevard, Mineral Spring Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 46.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Perkiomen Avenue 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 Saint Lawrence, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Saint Lawrence, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Perkiomen Avenue | — | — |
| Howard Boulevard | — | — |
| Mineral Spring Road | — | — |
| Penn Street | — | — |
| North 5th Street | — | — |
| Allentown Pike | — | — |
| Kutztown Road | — | — |
| Hamilton Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Perkiomen Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Lawrence, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Oley Turnpike Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
3
Continue on Howard Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howard Boulevard
4
Continue on Mineral Spring Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mineral Spring Road
5
Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Perkiomen Avenue
6
Continue on Penn Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Penn Street
7
Turn right onto North 5th Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street
8
Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
9
Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
10
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Allentown Pike
12
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
14
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
15
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
16
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kutztown Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
19
Keep slight left
8.7 mi
·
11 min
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
21
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
22
Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
23
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
24
Continue on Hamilton Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Street
25
Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Street
26
Continue on Hamilton Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hamilton Street
27
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Avenue
28
Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
29
Turn left onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Center Street
30
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Goepp Street
31
Turn right onto Linden Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Saint Lawrence, PA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Saint Lawrence, 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
$7.66 one way
$15.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Saturday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Kutztown, PA
23 mi in
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
10 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 5m 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 Saint Lawrence, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Perkiomen Avenue, Howard Boulevard, Mineral Spring Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 miles from Saint Lawrence, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.66 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 Saint Lawrence, PA to Bethlehem, PA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Saint Lawrence, PA to Bethlehem, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Lawrence, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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