Origin
Shenandoah, PA
Afternoon in Shenandoah on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shenandoah, PA to Bethlehem, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
64.8 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shenandoah, PA
Jack Pace
Bethlehem, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Embark on a brief 64.8-mile journey from Shenandoah, PA, to Bethlehem, PA, with an estimated travel time of 1 hour and 27 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll primarily navigate via the William Penn Highway, Center Avenue, and Lehigh Valley Thruway, with about 5% of the route being on highways. Expect a modest fuel cost of around $11 for this excursion. The overall feel is that of a local drive, offering a straightforward passage between two points within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 21.6 mi | 26m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Skyline Drive | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Route 61 South | 3 mi | 3m |
| Gold Star Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Centre Street | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Bethlehem Spur Route | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah, PA and Bethlehem, PA.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
31 ft
·
4 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Market Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Market Street
4
Turn right onto East Cherry Street
202 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Cherry Street
5
Turn left onto PA 924
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on PA 924
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Gold Star Highway
7
Continue on PA 924
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lehigh Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Skyline Drive
9
Continue on PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
10
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
11
Continue on PA 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
13
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
14
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 61
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
17
Merge onto I 78; US 22
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 378
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Spur Route
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
8th Avenue
24
Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Union Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
26
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Goepp Street
27
Turn right onto Linden Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Street
28
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Shenandoah, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Market Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Market Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
9
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
7
60.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville...
8
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem
7
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Eighth Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward Eighth Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.77 | $23.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.72
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(10.3 mi)
$0.72
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bethlehem, PA
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
New Philadelphia, PA
32 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as turn-heavy and local, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a consistent highway. While only 5% of the route utilizes highways, the longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 21.6 miles along the William Penn Highway. This suggests a journey with varied road conditions and speed limits, interspersed with more urban or town-like segments. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Market Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Market Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 50.6 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shenandoah, PA to Bethlehem, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lvi Airport along the way.
Lvi Airport
50.6 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via US 22
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.72 in tolls one way, starting with Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bethlehem, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Market Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 50.6 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethlehem, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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