How far is Village Shires, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Village Shires, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.24 mi
01h 17m
Flight
36 mi
57.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36 mi
Kilometers
57.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.24 mi
Kilometers
71.2 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Fri, Nov 6, 8:08 PM EST
Return by in Village Shires
Fri, Nov 6, 9:26 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Village Shires
2026-11-06T18:51
Arrive Bethlehem
Fri, Nov 6, 8:08 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Village Shires
9:30 PM EST
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
Tinicum
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

From Village Shires
22.1 mi
00h 38m
To Bethlehem
22.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62ยฐF
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
69ยฐF
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Village Shires and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m ยท 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road

    2135 ft ยท 2 min ยท Covered Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Middle Holland Road

    1.1 mi ยท 3 min ยท Middle Holland Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Buck Road

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท Buck Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Newtown Bypass

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Newtown Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Newtown Bypass

    1825 ft ยท 26 sec ยท Newtown Bypass

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    17.6 mi ยท 29 min ยท Durham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Easton Road

    2161 ft ยท 1 min ยท Old Easton Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    4.8 mi ยท 7 min ยท Easton Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    3.4 mi ยท 6 min ยท Durham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi ยท 3 min ยท Harrow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road

    1869 ft ยท 32 sec ยท Durham Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi ยท 2 min ยท Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hellertown Road

    3190 ft ยท 54 sec ยท Hellertown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท Leithsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi ยท 5 min ยท Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hellertown Road

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Hellertown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท East 4th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Daly Avenue

    1676 ft ยท 40 sec ยท Daly Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard

    3195 ft ยท 1 min ยท Stefko Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    2434 ft ยท 45 sec ยท East Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1425 ft ยท 1 min ยท Maple Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Goepp Street

    136 m ยท 15 sec ยท East Goepp Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    17 m ยท 1 sec ยท Linden Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Village Shires 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durham Road
21.4 mi ยท 48%
Main Street
5.69 mi ยท 13%
Easton Road
4.76 mi ยท 11%
Leithsville Road
2.6 mi ยท 6%
Hellertown Road
1.77 mi ยท 4%
Newtown Bypass
1.44 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

Durham Road

Turn left onto Durham Road

17.6 mi ยท 00h 29m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinicum
00h 38m from Village Shires
Leave By
3:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Village Shires 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 Village Shires to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Tinicum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Village Shires and 22.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.87 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tinicum

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

44 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

44 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Village Shires and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 36 mi (57.94 km).

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#1 Village Shires

Census designated place

Population3,949
Coordinates40.2031600, -74.9704500
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.970899, 40.202907)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.91 L ยท about $6.87
Round trip
$13.73
3.12 gal ยท 11.82 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $6.87 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.82 $7.52 $15.05
Premium $5.27 $8.23 $16.45
Diesel $6.58 $10.27 $20.54

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Village Shires and Bethlehem. The current time is 18:51:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.