How far is Bethlehem, PA from Schoeneck, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Schoeneck, PA is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Schoeneck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Schoeneck.
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Start on Linden Street
1367 ft · 35 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Hanover Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue
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Continue on East Hamilton Street
2107 ft · 38 sec · East Hamilton Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street
104 m · 6 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
574 ft · 16 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on Linden Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Linden Street
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
551 ft · 15 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike
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Take the exit straight toward US 222 South: Reading, Lancaster
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spring Ridge Drive
964 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Papermill Road
651 ft · 11 sec · Papermill Road
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Turn slight right
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Reed Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Van Reed Road
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Continue on Mull Avenue
1924 ft · 34 sec · Mull Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Penn Avenue
1096 ft · 36 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto Columbia Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on Fritztown Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Fritztown Road
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Continue on North Ridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ridge Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Swamp Bridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Swamp Bridge Road
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Continue on Swamp Bridge Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Swamp Bridge Road
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Turn left onto East Queen Street
24 m · 2 sec · East Queen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Queen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Schoeneck.
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.
US 222 South
Take the exit straight toward US 222 South: Reading, Lancaster
6.37 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Schoeneck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Schoeneck?
The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kutztown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Bethlehem and 27.7 miles from Schoeneck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Schoeneck.
Stop Ideas Near Kutztown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kutztown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Schoeneck. Straight-line distance: 49.92 mi (80.34 km).
#1 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schoeneck
Located within Lancaster County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 561 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2414800, -76.1741100 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schoeneck (-76.17411, 40.24148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $12.77 | $25.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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