How far is Sharon Hill, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Sharon Hill, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.83 mi
01h 30m
Flight
49.98 mi
80.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.98 mi
Kilometers
80.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.83 mi
Kilometers
123.65 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Sharon Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharon Hill
2026-04-18T22:09
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sharon Hill
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Sharon Hill
30 mi
00h 45m
To Bethlehem
46.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sharon Hill and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Sharon Avenue

    992 ft · 32 sec · Sharon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chester Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chester Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on South Macdade Boulevard

    1442 ft · 41 sec · South Macdade Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2371 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lansdowne Avenue

    3.3 mi · 9 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharon Hill 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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 32%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 14%
West Pumping Station Road
6.13 mi · 8%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.26 mi · 4%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 3%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 45m from Sharon Hill
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sharon Hill and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sharon Hill to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Sharon Hill and 46.9 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.07 one way or $22.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sharon Hill and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharon Hill and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 49.98 mi (80.44 km).

Sharon Hill

#1 Sharon Hill

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population5,676
Coordinates39.9065000, -75.2715700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Sharon Avenue (-75.271911, 39.906345)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.26 L · about $11.07
Round trip
$22.15
5.42 gal · 20.52 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.07 $22.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.46 $24.93
Premium $4.95 $13.43 $26.85
Diesel $5.98 $16.21 $32.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sharon Hill and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:09:18.

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.