How far is Strasburg, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Strasburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
80.47 mi
01h 40m
Flight
61.73 mi
99.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.73 mi
Kilometers
99.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.47 mi
Kilometers
129.51 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Strasburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strasburg
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strasburg
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
Hyde Park
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Strasburg
39 mi
00h 50m
To Bethlehem
41.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    69 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Strasburg Pike

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Strasburg Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway East

    1605 ft · 49 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: York

    102 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

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

    829 ft · 48 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 · 46 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 · 39 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 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 Strasburg 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
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.2 mi · 37%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 14%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 7%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 7%
Strasburg Pike
3.53 mi · 4%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hyde Park
00h 50m from Strasburg
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Strasburg and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Hyde Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Strasburg and 41.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Strasburg and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Hyde Park

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

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

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Coatesville

44 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Downingtown

46 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

47 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strasburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 61.73 mi (99.34 km).

Strasburg

#1 Strasburg

Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,015
Coordinates39.9831600, -76.1841200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-76.184127, 39.983059)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.75 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.21
5.68 gal · 21.5 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.60 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.95 $14.07 $28.14
Diesel $5.98 $16.98 $33.97

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 Strasburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 23:42:19.

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.