How far is Bethlehem, PA from Strasburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Strasburg, PA is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Road
75.56 mi
01h 54m
Flight
61.73 mi
99.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.73 mi
Kilometers
99.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.56 mi
Kilometers
121.61 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strasburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Strasburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Laureldale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
37.8 mi
00h 57m
To Strasburg
37.8 mi
00h 57m

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
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    1367 ft · 35 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Hamilton Street

    2107 ft · 38 sec · East Hamilton Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    104 m · 6 sec · Hamilton Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    574 ft · 16 sec · North Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Linden Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Linden Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    551 ft · 15 sec · North 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    24 mi · 30 min · Warren Street Bypass

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Glenbrook Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Glenbrook Road

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Hellers Church Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hellers Church Road

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Mount Sidney Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Sidney Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike

    2470 ft · 55 sec · Old Philadelphia Pike

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Eastbrook Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Eastbrook Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Hartman Bridge Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hartman Bridge Road

  42. 42

    Continue on North Decatur Street

    2224 ft · 1 min · North Decatur Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1633 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
44 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street Bypass
24.2 mi · 32%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 15%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 8%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 8%
Hamilton Boulevard
4.42 mi · 6%
East Broad Street
2.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street Bypass

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

24 mi · 00h 30m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laureldale
00h 57m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Strasburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Laureldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Bethlehem and 37.8 miles from Strasburg.

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

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Strasburg.

Stop Ideas Near Laureldale

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

46 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

46 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

48 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Strasburg. Straight-line distance: 61.73 mi (99.34 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Strasburg

Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,015
Coordinates39.9831600, -76.1841200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Strasburg (-76.18412, 39.98316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.82
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.91 $21.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.28 $24.56
Premium $4.95 $13.23 $26.45
Diesel $5.98 $15.97 $31.93

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 Strasburg. The current time is 01:23:54.

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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.