How far is Shenandoah Heights, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Shenandoah Heights, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
60.15 mi
01h 29m
Flight
45.96 mi
73.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.96 mi
Kilometers
73.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.15 mi
Kilometers
96.81 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in Shenandoah Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shenandoah Heights
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
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 Shenandoah Heights
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
Hamburg
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Shenandoah Heights
32.9 mi
00h 44m
To Bethlehem
27.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
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 Shenandoah Heights and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah Heights and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Indiana Avenue

    50 m · 13 sec · Indiana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Court

    146 m · 26 sec · Union Court

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    2134 ft · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ringtown Boulevard

    1786 ft · 43 sec · Ringtown Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gold Star Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Gold Star Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Lehigh Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Lehigh Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  17. 17

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  20. 20

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shenandoah Heights 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 36%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 18%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 17%
Skyline Drive
4.24 mi · 7%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 5%
Gold Star Highway
2.82 mi · 5%
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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
00h 44m from Shenandoah Heights
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Shenandoah Heights 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 Shenandoah Heights to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Shenandoah Heights and 27.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shenandoah Heights and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

65 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah Heights and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 45.96 mi (73.96 km).

Shenandoah Heights

#1 Shenandoah Heights

Census designated place

Population1,233
Coordinates40.8275900, -76.2068800
Altitude504
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana Avenue (-76.206864, 40.827453)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $4.95 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.98 $12.68 $25.36

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 Shenandoah Heights and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:12:09.

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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.