Willow Street, PA to Bethlehem, PA is 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m via US 222, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive will keep you within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip that offers a mixed driving experience, making it a manageable one-day excursion. Plan for a relatively short time on the road, so you can spend more time at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.3 miles from Willow Street, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 222
38.4 mi
48m
Allentown Pike
6 mi
10m
Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi
8m
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi
6m
Willow Street Pike
3.4 mi
7m
Kutztown Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi
3m
West Broad Street
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 38.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on this road
32 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto PA 272
3.4 mi·7 min·Willow Street Pike
3
Continue on US 222; PA 272
0.2 mi·32 sec·Highland Avenue
4
Continue on US 222; PA 272
0.5 mi·1 min·South Queen Street
5
Turn right onto US 222; PA 272
0.3 mi·59 sec·Church Street
6
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·Church Street
7
Turn slight right onto PA 462
0.1 mi·28 sec·East King Street
8
Turn left onto North Plum Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Plum Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on New Holland Avenue
1.3 mi·3 min·New Holland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on New Holland Pike
0.3 mi·40 sec·New Holland Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward US 30 West: York, HarrisburgUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 30
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 30
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
14
Continue on US 222
19 mi·21 min·US 222
15
Continue on US 222
11 mi·15 min·US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre AvenueUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto PA 61
1.1 mi·1 min·Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·Bellevue Avenue
19
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
1.5 mi·2 min·North 5th Street Highway
20
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi·3 min·Allentown Pike
21
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi·22 sec·Kutztown Road
22
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft·6 sec·Allentown Pike
24
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·47 sec·Allentown Pike
25
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft·5 sec·Allentown Pike
26
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
27
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·1 min·Kutztown Road
28
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·40 sec·Allentown Pike
29
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft·1 sec·Kutztown Road
30
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi·2 min·Kutztown Road
31
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi·11 min·US 222
32
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft·2 sec·Hamilton Boulevard
33
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi·3 min·Hamilton Boulevard
34
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi·8 min·Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
35
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi·3 min·West Hamilton Boulevard
36
Continue on PA 222
2.2 mi·4 min·Hamilton Street
37
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Hamilton Street
38
Continue on Hamilton Street
0.5 mi·48 sec·Hamilton Street
39
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi·3 min·Hanover Avenue
40
Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi·3 min·West Broad Street
41
Turn left onto Center Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·Center Street
42
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Goepp Street
43
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft·1 sec·Linden Street
44
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a 1-day trip covering 76.7 miles and taking under 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Willow Street in the morning should allow you ample time to reach Bethlehem well before evening. While there are no specified stops, consider a brief break around the halfway point if needed, especially during the 38.4-mile stretch on US 222. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $13, and plan your final fuel top-up before leaving Willow Street.
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 38.3 miles from Willow Street, PA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.4 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 17 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 57m 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 Willow Street, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Willow Street, PA
This is one driving day of about 76.7 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Willow Street, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 222 for about 38.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 76.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.7 mi into trip|~11m in|North Plum Street
Turn left onto North Plum Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
6.7 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg
6
37.3 mi into trip|~54m 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
5
58.1 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
76.7 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.72 one way
$25.43 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.93
$27.85
premium
$4.93
$14.87
$29.75
diesel
$5.61
$16.93
$33.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23
0
$8.05
$3.68
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.71
$3.07
EV Truck/SUV
30.7
0
$10.74
$4.91
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Willow Street, PA
Afternoon
in Willow Street on Saturday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bethlehem, PA
Afternoon
in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
SE 0 to 10 mph1% chanceLive 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 56m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 21.2
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this 76.7-mile route, with about 50% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 222 and Allentown Pike, which are likely to be the more substantial portions of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 38.4 miles on US 222, offering a good period of consistent driving. The road character will likely shift between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more varied local road conditions as you approach Bethlehem.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 44 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 38.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 4.7 miles in near North Plum Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 4.7 miles (North Plum Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Willow Street, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Allentown.
Harrisburg
6.7 mi in|~16m
Allentown
60.6 mi in|~1h 29m|via US 222
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 76.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Willow Street, PA to Bethlehem, PA covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m 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 38.3 miles from Willow Street, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.72 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 76.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 4.7 miles (North Plum Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Willow Street, PA and Bethlehem, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Allentown.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
