Origin
Upland, PA
Night in Upland on Sunday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upland, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upland, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pottstown Pike, PA 100, Embreeville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on Pottstown Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.74 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
32.5 miles from Upland, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 64.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pottstown Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
635 ft
207 ft
Total Climb
1,028 ft
Total Descent
1,202 ft
Highest Point
635 ft
~21.6 mi in
Elevation Range
428 ft
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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near PA 162 / Embreeville Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 2.3 miles (PA 162 / Embreeville Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (US 322 / Downingtown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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PA 162 / Embreeville Road
Turn left onto PA 162 / Embreeville Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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US 322 / Downingtown Pike
At end of road, turn left onto US 322 / Downingtown Pike
Navigation decision point
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
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PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Turn left onto PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
PA 29 / South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 29 / South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Pike | 20.2 mi | 31m |
| PA 100 | 14.8 mi | 25m |
| Embreeville Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Emaus Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Downingtown Pike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Emmaus Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Clonmell Upland Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pottstown Pike
— 20.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on PA 842
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clonmell Upland Road
2
Turn right onto PA 82; PA 842
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Doe Run Road
3
Turn left onto PA 162
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Embreeville Road
4
Continue on PA 162
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
5
Turn slight right onto PA 162
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Strasburg Road
6
Turn left onto Sugars Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sugars Bridge Road
7
Turn left onto Sugars Bridge Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sugars Bridge Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 322
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downingtown Pike
9
Continue on US 322
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brandywine Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto Wallace Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wallace Avenue
11
Continue on PA 282
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Creek Road
12
Turn right onto Dowlin Forge Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dowlin Forge Road
13
Continue on Shelmire Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelmire Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto Dorlan Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorlan Mill Road
15
Turn left onto Moore Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Moore Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto Park Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Road
17
Turn left onto PA 100
20 mi
·
31 min
·
Pottstown Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on PA 100
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on PA 100
15 mi
·
24 min
·
PA 100
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto PA 29
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto North Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Street
22
Continue on Harrison Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrison Street
23
Turn right
51 ft
·
4 sec
24
Turn left onto Dalton Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dalton Street
25
Continue on Emaus Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Emaus Avenue
26
Continue on Emmaus Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Emmaus Avenue
27
Continue on Broadway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
28
Turn right onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 3rd Street
29
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
30
Turn right onto Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
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
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 32.5 miles from Upland, PA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 64.9 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.5 miles or 58m 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 36m
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 Upland, 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 Upland, PA
This is one driving day of about 64.9 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Upland, 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 Pottstown Pike for about 20.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Upland, PA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Upland, 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
$10.74 one way
$21.48 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.58 | $25.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
9:48 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m 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 Upland, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pottstown Pike, PA 100, Embreeville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 miles from Upland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.74 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 64.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 2.3 miles (PA 162 / Embreeville Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (US 322 / Downingtown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Upland, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 207 ft to 635 ft elevation with about 1,028 ft of total climbing.
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