How far is Shiremanstown, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Shiremanstown, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
97.03 mi
01h 45m
Flight
87.79 mi
141.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.79 mi
Kilometers
141.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.03 mi
Kilometers
156.16 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM EDT
Return by in Shiremanstown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shiremanstown
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

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

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Shiremanstown
48.5 mi
00h 52m
To Bethlehem
48.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Shiremanstown and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2732 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Trindle Road

    1830 ft · 41 sec · East Trindle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 11 North, PA 581 East: Harrisburg, Hershey, York

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 22 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shiremanstown 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 44%
American Legion Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 19%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 11%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
7.63 mi · 8%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 8%
I 83 North
4.01 mi · 4%
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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
87.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernville
00h 52m from Shiremanstown
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shiremanstown and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Bernville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Shiremanstown and 48.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bernville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

45 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

53 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

55 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shiremanstown and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 87.79 mi (141.28 km).

Shiremanstown

#1 Shiremanstown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,641
Coordinates40.2234200, -76.9535900
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: South Locust Street (-76.953628, 40.223392)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.95
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.97 $27.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.73 $31.46
Premium $4.95 $16.94 $33.89
Diesel $5.98 $20.45 $40.90

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 Shiremanstown and Bethlehem. The current time is 03:22:17.

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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.