Origin
Schnecksville, PA
Afternoon in Schnecksville on Friday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schnecksville, 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
30m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schnecksville, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.8-mile drive from Schnecksville, PA to Bethlehem, PA typically takes about 30 minutes, making it an easy addition to any itinerary. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate using Cedar Crest Boulevard and Union Boulevard. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this short journey offers a straightforward way to connect two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Consider this drive for a convenient hop between these two towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 16.8-mile trip. Only about 6% of the route involves highway travel, with the majority being on local roads like Cedar Crest Boulevard and Union Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is about 3 miles on Cedar Crest Boulevard before you'll likely need to make a turn. This route has a 'turn-heavy' profile, meaning you'll be navigating through intersections and local traffic frequently rather than cruising on open highways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cedar Crest Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Sand Spring Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Sand Spring Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Cedar Crest Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Walbert Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Sand Spring Road
Turn left onto Sand Spring Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn right onto Cedar Crest Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Walbert Avenue
Turn left onto Walbert Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| Union Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Union Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Sand Spring Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Tilghman Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Walbert Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mauch Chunk Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Roth Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Cedar Crest Boulevard
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schnecksville, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 309
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
PA 309
2
Turn slight left onto PA 309
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
PA 309
3
Turn right onto PA 309
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 309
4
Turn left onto Sand Spring Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Sand Spring Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Mauch Chunk Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Road
6
Turn right onto Cedar Crest Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Cedar Crest Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Walbert Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Walbert Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Roth Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Roth Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto Tilghman Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Tilghman Street
10
Continue on Union Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Boulevard
11
Continue on West Union Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Union Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
13
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
14
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
15
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.79 one way
$5.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
58 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
30m 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 Schnecksville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 16.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cedar Crest Boulevard, Union Boulevard, West Union Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Schnecksville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.79 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Sand Spring Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Cedar Crest Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Walbert Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Schnecksville, 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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