How far is Schlusser, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Schlusser, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.6 miles (158.7 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
106.53 mi
01h 54m
Flight
98.64 mi
158.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.64 mi
Kilometers
158.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.53 mi
Kilometers
171.45 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Schlusser
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schlusser
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 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 Schlusser
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
Hamlin
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Schlusser
53.2 mi
00h 57m
To Bethlehem
53.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Partridge Circle

    834 ft · 42 sec · Partridge Circle

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Partridge Circle

    57 m · 10 sec · Partridge Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spring Road

    1843 ft · 45 sec · Spring Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Middlesex Drive

    1 km · 2 min · West Middlesex Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wolf Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Wolf Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clemson Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clemson Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Middlesex Road

    1418 ft · 36 sec · North Middlesex Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  21. 21

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 40%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 21%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 12%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 10%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 7%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
+7.9 mi
98.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
00h 57m from Schlusser
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Schlusser and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.5 miles (171.4 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?

Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Schlusser and 53.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 $15.36 one way or $30.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamlin

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

39 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

39 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

41 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schlusser and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 98.64 mi (158.75 km).

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#1 Schlusser

Census designated place

Population5,265
Coordinates40.2417500, -77.1769300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Partridge Circle (-77.177079, 40.241392)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.23 L · about $15.36
Round trip
$30.73
7.52 gal · 28.46 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.36 $30.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.95 $18.63 $37.25
Diesel $5.98 $22.48 $44.97

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 Schlusser and Bethlehem. The current time is 03:14:54.

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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.