How far is Shinglehouse, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Shinglehouse, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Road
254.71 mi
04h 38m
Flight
173.13 mi
278.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.13 mi
Kilometers
278.63 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.71 mi
Kilometers
409.92 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Shinglehouse
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shinglehouse
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shinglehouse
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Montoursville
PA

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

From Shinglehouse
118.9 mi
02h 19m
To Bethlehem
135.8 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Shinglehouse and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Academy Street

    1293 ft · 28 sec · East Academy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stevens Street

    16.6 mi · 29 min · Stevens Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coudersport Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Coudersport Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto North Brookland Road

    7.5 mi · 12 min · North Brookland Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pinecreek Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinecreek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pine Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pinecreek Road

    2354 ft · 47 sec · Pinecreek Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  13. 13

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1694 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 287

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 414

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Route 414

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    29.2 mi · 34 min · Appalachian Thruway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  25. 25

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    13 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  29. 29

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  35. 35

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  36. 36

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  42. 42

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  45. 45

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  47. 47

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  48. 48

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  49. 49

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  50. 50

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  51. 51

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  52. 52

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  53. 53

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  54. 54

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  55. 55

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  56. 56

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  57. 57

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  58. 58

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  59. 59

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
59 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appalachian Thruway
29.2 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 8%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
18 mi · 7%
Stevens Street
16.6 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
13 mi · 5%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Appalachian Thruway

Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

29.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.6 mi
173.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montoursville
02h 19m from Shinglehouse
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shinglehouse and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montoursville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Shinglehouse and 135.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.73 one way or $73.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montoursville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

87 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lewistown

92 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

106 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shinglehouse and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 173.13 mi (278.63 km).

Shinglehouse

#1 Shinglehouse

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,044
Coordinates41.9636800, -78.1908400
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.191249, 41.963526)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.02 L · about $36.73
Round trip
$73.47
17.98 gal · 68.04 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.73 $73.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.35 $82.69
Premium $4.95 $44.54 $89.07
Diesel $5.98 $53.76 $107.52

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 Shinglehouse and Bethlehem. The current time is 00:19:16.

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