How far is Spry, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Spry, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Road
99.83 mi
01h 58m
Flight
84.8 mi
136.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.8 mi
Kilometers
136.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.83 mi
Kilometers
160.66 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in Spry
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spry
2026-04-23T05:46
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spry
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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Spry
48.7 mi
00h 59m
To Bethlehem
51.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Spry and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    7 m · 3 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Queen Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Queen Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg

    1310 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 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 Spry 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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.5 mi · 31%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 12%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 6%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 6%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 4%
I 83 North
3 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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 59m from Spry
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Spry and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Spry and 51.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Spry and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spry and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 84.8 mi (136.48 km).

Spry

#1 Spry

Census designated place

Population4,891
Coordinates39.9184300, -76.6849700
Altitude215
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 Church Street (-76.684965, 39.918414)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.77
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.38 $28.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.19 $32.38
Premium $4.95 $17.44 $34.88
Diesel $5.98 $21.05 $42.10

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 Spry and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:46:58.

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.