How far is Bethlehem, PA from Shrewsbury, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Shrewsbury, PA is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Shrewsbury.
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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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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on North 5th Street Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
1717 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
21.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto North Hills Road
3189 ft · 58 sec · North Hills Road
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Turn right onto East Market Street
102 m · 11 sec · East Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 851: Shrewsbury
795 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 851: Shrewsbury
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East Forrest Avenue
3239 ft · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Forrest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Shrewsbury.
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.
Warren Street Bypass
Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 00h 37m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Bethlehem and 54.6 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Reamstown
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 Reamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Mount Joy
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 91.01 mi (146.46 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 Shrewsbury
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.7687100, -76.6796900 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shrewsbury (-76.67969, 39.76871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.07 | $38.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.02 | $46.05 |
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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