How far is Bethlehem, PA from Shoemakersville, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Shoemakersville, PA is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
40.89 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.63 mi
52.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.63 mi
Kilometers
52.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.89 mi
Kilometers
65.8 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shoemakersville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T13:41
Arrive Shoemakersville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
20.4 mi
00h 27m
To Shoemakersville
20.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    640 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pottsville Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    1853 ft · 27 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Noble Avenue

    1805 ft · 50 sec · East Noble Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Noble Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 53%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 24%
Pottsville Pike
3.88 mi · 10%
Bethlehem Spur Route
2.34 mi · 6%
East Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 3%
US 22 West
0.81 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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weisenberg
00h 27m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near Shoemakersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 20.4 miles from Bethlehem and 20.5 miles from Shoemakersville.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near Shoemakersville.

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 Shoemakersville. Straight-line distance: 32.63 mi (52.51 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Shoemakersville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,384
Coordinates40.5009300, -75.9699300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Shoemakersville (-75.96993, 40.50093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.46 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.77
2.88 gal · 10.92 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.88 $11.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.62 $13.25
Premium $4.95 $7.13 $14.27
Diesel $5.98 $8.61 $17.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Shoemakersville. The current time is 13:41:58.

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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.