How far is Bethlehem, PA from Mount Joy, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Mount Joy, PA is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Mount Joy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Mount Joy.
-
1
Start on Linden Street
1367 ft · 35 sec · Linden Street
-
2
Turn right onto East Broad Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street
-
3
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue
-
4
Continue on East Hamilton Street
2107 ft · 38 sec · East Hamilton Street
-
5
Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street
104 m · 6 sec · Hamilton Street
-
6
Turn right onto North Front Street
574 ft · 16 sec · North Front Street
-
7
Continue on Linden Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Linden Street
-
8
Turn left onto North 15th Street
551 ft · 15 sec · North 15th Street
-
9
Turn right onto Hamilton Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
-
10
Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard
-
11
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
-
12
Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
-
13
Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
-
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
-
15
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
-
16
Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
-
17
Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
-
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
-
19
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
-
20
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
-
21
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
-
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
-
23
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
-
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
-
25
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
-
26
Continue on Kutztown Road
1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road
-
27
Continue on Allentown Pike
2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike
-
28
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
-
29
Continue on North 5th Street Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway
-
30
Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
1717 ft · 43 sec
-
31
Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass
-
32
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi · 3 min
-
33
Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg
7.1 mi · 9 min
-
34
Take the exit slight right toward PA 230: Mount Joy
3118 ft · 1 min
-
35
Continue on East Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
-
36
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Mount Joy.
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.
Warren Street Bypass
Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Mount Joy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Mount Joy?
The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
West Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Bethlehem and 40.7 miles from Mount Joy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Mount Joy.
Stop Ideas Near West Reading
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 West Reading.
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Downingtown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Mount Joy. Straight-line distance: 69.48 mi (111.82 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 Mount Joy
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,071 |
| Coordinates | 40.1098200, -76.5033000 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Joy (-76.5033, 40.10982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.73 | $23.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.16 | $34.33 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.