How far is Shrewsbury, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Shrewsbury, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
111.56 mi
02h 11m
Flight
91.01 mi
146.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.01 mi
Kilometers
146.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.56 mi
Kilometers
179.54 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shrewsbury
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
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Shrewsbury
54.6 mi
01h 05m
To Bethlehem
57 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Forrest Avenue

    3270 ft · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Forrest Avenue

    114 m · 17 sec · East Forrest Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 83 North: York

    1147 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    19.6 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  29. 29

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury 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
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.5 mi · 27%
I 83 North
14.9 mi · 13%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 10%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 5%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 5%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

22.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
01h 05m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Shrewsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Shrewsbury and 57 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Shrewsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 91.01 mi (146.46 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,847
Coordinates39.7687100, -76.6796900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East Forrest Avenue (-76.679722, 39.768841)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
7.88 gal · 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.95 $19.52 $39.04
Diesel $5.98 $23.56 $47.12

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 Shrewsbury and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:10:16.

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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.