How far is Bethlehem, PA from Jonestown, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Jonestown, PA is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.81 mi
01h 23m
Flight
60.01 mi
96.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.01 mi
Kilometers
96.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.81 mi
Kilometers
102.7 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonestown
Thu, Oct 15, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-10-15T20:47
Arrive Jonestown
Thu, Oct 15, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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
Lenhartsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
31.8 mi
00h 41m
To Jonestown
32 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    1116 ft · 15 sec · 78th Division Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Lebanon, Fredericksburg

    2238 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Fredericksburg, Lebanon

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Lancaster Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Lancaster Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Jonestown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 68%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 15%
US 22 West
6.57 mi · 10%
Bethlehem Spur Route
2.34 mi · 4%
East Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 2%
North Lancaster Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

43.1 mi · 00h 52m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenhartsville
00h 41m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Jonestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Lenhartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Bethlehem and 32 miles from Jonestown.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Jonestown.

Stop Ideas Near Lenhartsville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

58 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

66 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

66 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 60.01 mi (96.57 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jonestown

Situated within the fertile Lebanon Valley in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, this small borough rests at an average elevation of approximately 482 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4137000, -76.4783000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Jonestown (-76.4783, 40.4137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.09
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.04 $20.09
Mid-grade $4.93 $11.08 $22.16
Premium $5.31 $11.94 $23.87
Diesel $6.55 $14.74 $29.47

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Jonestown. The current time is 20:47:35.

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.