Origin
Tacony, PA
Night in Tacony on Tuesday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacony, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
52.5 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
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6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tacony, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tacony, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fort Washington Expressway, Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Fort Washington Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.70 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
26.2 miles from Tacony, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 52.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fort Washington Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Princeton Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 52.5 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 0.1 miles (Princeton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 / Frankford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 1; US 13 / Roosevelt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Princeton Avenue
Turn left onto Princeton Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 13 / Frankford Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 13 / Frankford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 1; US 13 / Roosevelt Boulevard
Turn left onto US 1; US 13 / Roosevelt Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.9 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Adams Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Adams Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
52.4 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Expressway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| North West End Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| PA 378 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| South West End Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Washington Expressway
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacony, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on Walker Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Walker Street
2
Turn left onto Princeton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Princeton Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 13
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Frankford Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Devereaux Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Devereaux Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 1; US 13
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
204 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Summerdale Avenue
7
Merge onto US 1; US 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Roosevelt Boulevard
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Adams Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Adams Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on East Godfrey Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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East Godfrey Avenue
10
Continue on Stenton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Stenton Avenue
11
Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Ogontz Avenue
12
Continue on PA 309
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on PA 309
9.6 mi
·
13 min
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Fort Washington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on PA 309
8.3 mi
·
14 min
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Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 309
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on PA 309
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
17
Continue on PA 309
6.3 mi
·
10 min
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North West End Boulevard
18
Take the exit
420 ft
·
10 sec
19
Continue on PA 378
5.6 mi
·
9 min
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PA 378
20
Turn right onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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Broadway
21
Turn right onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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West 3rd Street
22
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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Fahy Bridge
23
Turn right onto Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Center Street
24
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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East Goepp Street
25
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
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Linden Street
26
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 26.2 miles from Tacony, PA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.6 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 52.5 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.2 miles or 46m 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 14m
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 Tacony, 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 Tacony, PA
This is one driving day of about 52.5 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tacony, 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 Fort Washington Expressway for about 9.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Tacony, PA · 46m 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 52.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Tacony, 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
$8.70 one way
$17.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.53 | $19.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 30m 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 Tacony, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fort Washington Expressway, Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Tacony, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.70 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 14 significant decision points across 52.5 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 0.1 miles (Princeton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 / Frankford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 1; US 13 / Roosevelt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tacony, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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