How far is Bethlehem, PA from Schwenksville, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Schwenksville, PA is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Schwenksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Schwenksville.
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Start on Linden Street
2668 ft · 1 min · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
1336 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1318 ft · 34 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1940 ft · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Continue on South New Street
544 ft · 19 sec · South New Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1174 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto Broadway
971 ft · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Wyandotte Street
1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street
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Continue on PA-378
2776 ft · 1 min · PA-378
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Continue on PA-378
4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1596 ft · 32 sec · Linden Street
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Continue on Locust Valley Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Locust Valley Road
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Continue on Allentown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Allentown Road
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Turn right onto Cassel Road
550 ft · 17 sec · Cassel Road
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Turn left onto Steinsburg Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Steinsburg Road
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Turn left onto Spinnerstown Road
2688 ft · 1 min · Spinnerstown Road
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Turn right onto John Fries Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway
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Turn left onto Old Plains Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Plains Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Carvers Hill Road
88 m · 6 sec · Carvers Hill Road
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Continue on Haring Road
1503 ft · 1 min · Haring Road
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Continue on Upper Ridge Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Upper Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Upper Ridge Road
2748 ft · 1 min · Upper Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gravel Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Gravel Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Gravel Pike
69 m · 9 sec · Gravel Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Gravel Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gravel Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2064 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Schwenksville.
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.
PA-378
Continue on PA-378
4.59 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Schwenksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Schwenksville?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Bethlehem and 15.3 miles from Schwenksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Schwenksville.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville
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 Trumbauersville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Schwenksville. Straight-line distance: 26.01 mi (41.86 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 Schwenksville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,385 |
| Coordinates | 40.2562100, -75.4637900 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schwenksville (-75.46379, 40.25621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
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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