How far is Jersey Shore, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Jersey Shore, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
156.12 mi
02h 44m
Flight
106.6 mi
171.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.6 mi
Kilometers
171.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.12 mi
Kilometers
251.25 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey Shore
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey Shore
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jersey Shore
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
Atlas
PA

Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Jersey Shore
69.7 mi
01h 22m
To Bethlehem
86.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey Shore and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Pleasant Avenue

    782 ft · 37 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Allegheny Street

    2929 ft · 60 sec · Allegheny Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 56 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  11. 11

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    13 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  22. 22

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  28. 28

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  31. 31

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 14%
Susquehanna Beltway
13.6 mi · 9%
Keystone Shortway
13 mi · 8%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 8%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 7%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

21.6 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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlas
01h 22m from Jersey Shore
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jersey Shore and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey Shore to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Atlas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Jersey Shore and 86.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jersey Shore and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Atlas

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

72 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey Shore and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 106.6 mi (171.55 km).

Jersey Shore

#1 Jersey Shore

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,132
Coordinates41.2020200, -77.2644200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant Avenue (-77.264473, 41.202026)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.34 $50.68
Premium $4.95 $27.30 $54.59
Diesel $5.98 $32.95 $65.90

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 Jersey Shore and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:51:44.

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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.