Origin
Willow Grove, PA
Morning in Willow Grove on Friday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Willow Grove, 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
1h 8m
Distance
40 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willow Grove, PA
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Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Willow Grove, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 40 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sellersville Bypass, Horsham Road, North West End Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Sellersville Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 40 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sellersville Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
641 ft
243 ft
Total Climb
678 ft
Total Descent
592 ft
Highest Point
641 ft
~37.1 mi in
Elevation Range
398 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 611 / Easton Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 40 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (PA 611 / Easton Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (PA 611 / Easton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles (PA 412 / West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 611 / Easton Road
Turn right onto PA 611 / Easton Road
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 611 / Easton Road
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / Easton Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
38.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
PA 412 / West 3rd Street
Turn right onto PA 412 / West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
38.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Fahy Bridge
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
Navigation decision point
5
40 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sellersville Bypass | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Horsham Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| North West End Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| PA 378 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| South West End Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Easton Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sellersville Bypass
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Grove, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto PA 611
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Easton Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Easton Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto PA 463
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Horsham Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto PA 309
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight / left / slight right / right lanes.
6
Continue on PA 309
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 309
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
8
Continue on PA 309
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North West End Boulevard
9
Take the exit
420 ft
·
10 sec
10
Continue on PA 378
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 378
11
Turn right onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
12
Turn right onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 3rd Street
13
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
14
Turn right onto Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
15
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
16
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
17
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from Willow Grove, PA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Willow Grove, 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
$6.63 one way
$13.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 5 to 15 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
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
33 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 8m 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 Willow Grove, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 40 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sellersville Bypass, Horsham Road, North West End Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Willow Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.63 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 40 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (PA 611 / Easton Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (PA 611 / Easton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles (PA 412 / West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Willow Grove, PA to Bethlehem, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 243 ft to 641 ft elevation with about 678 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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