How far is Bethlehem, PA from Schnecksville, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Schnecksville, PA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.16 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.54 mi
21.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.54 mi
Kilometers
21.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.16 mi
Kilometers
27.62 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schnecksville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Schnecksville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Allentown
PA

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

From Bethlehem
8.6 mi
00h 15m
To Schnecksville
8.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Schnecksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Schnecksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Scherersville, Ballietsville

    81 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Mauch Chunk Road

    1063 ft · 28 sec · Mauch Chunk Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North 18th Street

    143 m · 11 sec · North 18th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Mauch Chunk Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Maple Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Maple Street

    1713 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coffeetown Road

    728 ft · 22 sec · Coffeetown Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sand Spring Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sand Spring Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2481 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2408 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Schnecksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mauch Chunk Road
4.35 mi · 25%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
4.29 mi · 25%
Bethlehem Spur Route
2.34 mi · 14%
Sand Spring Road
1.75 mi · 10%
Maple Street
1.04 mi · 6%
East Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lehigh Valley Thruway

Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

4.29 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 15m from Bethlehem
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Schnecksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Schnecksville?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Bethlehem and 8.6 miles from Schnecksville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Schnecksville.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Allentown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

63 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

66 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

69 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Schnecksville. Straight-line distance: 13.54 mi (21.79 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Schnecksville

#2 Schnecksville

Census designated place

Population2,935
Coordinates40.6751400, -75.6204400
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Schnecksville (-75.62044, 40.67514)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Schnecksville. The current time is 22:41:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.