How far is Schnecksville, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Schnecksville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.72 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.54 mi
21.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.54 mi
Kilometers
21.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.72 mi
Kilometers
30.13 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Schnecksville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schnecksville
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Schnecksville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Allentown
PA

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

From Schnecksville
8.4 mi
00h 15m
To Bethlehem
10.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Schnecksville and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2244 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    50 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2481 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sand Spring Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sand Spring Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mauch Chunk Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mauch Chunk Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cedar Crest Boulevard

    3 mi · 6 min · Cedar Crest Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Walbert Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Walbert Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Roth Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roth Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Union Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Union Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schnecksville 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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cedar Crest Boulevard
3.02 mi · 16%
Union Boulevard
2.37 mi · 13%
West Union Boulevard
2.28 mi · 12%
Sand Spring Road
2.23 mi · 12%
Tilghman Street
1.65 mi · 9%
Walbert Avenue
1.49 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Cedar Crest Boulevard

Turn right onto Cedar Crest Boulevard

3.02 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 15m from Schnecksville
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Schnecksville 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 Schnecksville to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Schnecksville and 10.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

63 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

66 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

69 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schnecksville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 13.54 mi (21.79 km).

Schnecksville

#1 Schnecksville

Census designated place

Population2,935
Coordinates40.6751400, -75.6204400
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 309 (-75.620492, 40.67508)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

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 Schnecksville and Bethlehem. The current time is 21:19:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.