Origin
Swartzville, PA
Night in Swartzville on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swartzville, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swartzville, PA
Jack Pace
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Swartzville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, Allentown Pike, Trexlertown Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Swartzville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 222.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 3 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 222
Merge onto US 222
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 222 / Allentown Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
34.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
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 Swartzville, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
Allentown
36.6 mi in
|
~54m
|
via US 222
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 19.2 mi | 25m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| Trexlertown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Hamilton Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Kutztown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Reading Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Broad Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 19.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swartzville, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 272
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Reading Road
2
Continue on PA 568
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Alleghenyville Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
4
Merge onto US 222
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
9
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
10
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
11
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
Allentown Pike
13
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
14
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
15
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
16
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
17
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kutztown Road
19
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
21
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
22
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
23
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
24
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
25
Continue on PA 222
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Street
26
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Street
27
Continue on Hamilton Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hamilton Street
28
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Avenue
29
Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
30
Turn left onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Center Street
31
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
32
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
33
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Swartzville, PA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Swartzville, 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
$8.74 one way
$17.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Bethlehem on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Kutztown, PA
26 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
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
1h 20m 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 Swartzville, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Allentown Pike, Trexlertown Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Swartzville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.74 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 52.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 3 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Swartzville, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
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