How far is Bethlehem, PA from Schuylkill Haven, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Schuylkill Haven, PA is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.64 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.98 mi
67.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.98 mi
Kilometers
67.56 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.64 mi
Kilometers
79.88 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schuylkill Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Schuylkill Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Weisenberg
PA

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
24.8 mi
00h 33m
To Schuylkill Haven
24.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Schuylkill Haven.

  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

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Centre Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dock Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · Dock Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    56 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Margaretta Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South Margaretta Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Wilson Street

    81 m · 14 sec · East Wilson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto High Street

    61 m · 9 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 44%
Centre Turnpike
10.3 mi · 21%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 20%
Pottsville Pike
2.35 mi · 5%
Bethlehem Spur Route
2.34 mi · 5%
East Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

21.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
42 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weisenberg
00h 33m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Schuylkill Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Schuylkill Haven?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Weisenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Bethlehem and 24.9 miles from Schuylkill Haven.

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

The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Schuylkill Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Weisenberg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Weisenberg, 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 Weisenberg.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Exton

64 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

64 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

65 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Schuylkill Haven. Straight-line distance: 41.98 mi (67.56 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Schuylkill Haven

#2 Schuylkill Haven

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population5,086
Coordinates40.6306500, -76.1710500
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Schuylkill Haven (-76.17105, 40.63065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.95 $8.67 $17.34
Diesel $5.98 $10.47 $20.93

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 Schuylkill Haven. The current time is 00:21:05.

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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.