How far is Bethlehem, PA from Mahanoy City, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Mahanoy City, PA is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Mahanoy City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Mahanoy City.
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Start on Linden Street
112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Fogelsville
1760 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
8.3 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.2 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto Pine Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Mahanoy Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mahanoy Avenue
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Continue on Pine Creek Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pine Creek Drive
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Continue on Barnesville Drive
3197 ft · 1 min · Barnesville Drive
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Continue on Barnesville Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Barnesville Drive
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Continue on Vulcan Hill Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Vulcan Hill Road
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Continue on East Centre Street
1.3 km · 3 min · East Centre Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
18 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Mahanoy City.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
19.2 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Mahanoy City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Mahanoy City?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Bethlehem and 27.3 miles from Mahanoy City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Mahanoy City.
Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schnecksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Mahanoy City. Straight-line distance: 42.39 mi (68.22 km).
#1 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mahanoy City
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,928 |
| Coordinates | 40.8125900, -76.1416000 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mahanoy City (-76.1416, 40.81259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.85 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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