How far is Bethlehem, PA from Mount Oliver, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Mount Oliver, PA is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.86 mi
05h 45m
Flight
242.93 mi
390.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.93 mi
Kilometers
390.96 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.86 mi
Kilometers
466.48 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Oliver
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Mount Oliver
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
144.7 mi
02h 52m
To Mount Oliver
145.2 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Mount Oliver.

  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

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2111 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Sidney Street

    943 ft · 38 sec · Sidney Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 27th Street

    1659 ft · 1 min · South 27th Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Josephine Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Josephine Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Barry Street

    736 ft · 22 sec · Barry Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Mission Street

    2073 ft · 1 min · Mission Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 18th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 18th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1202 ft · 27 sec · Brownsville Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Hays Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · Hays Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hays Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 59%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 15%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.6 mi · 4%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 3%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

171 mi · 03h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
243 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 52m from Bethlehem
Leave By
5:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Oliver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Mount Oliver?

The road trip is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.7 miles from Bethlehem and 145.2 miles from Mount Oliver.

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

The direct path is about 243 miles (391 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.80 one way or $83.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Oliver.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Mount Oliver. Straight-line distance: 242.93 mi (390.96 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Mount Oliver

#2 Mount Oliver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,257
Coordinates40.4142400, -79.9878300
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Mount Oliver (-79.98783, 40.41424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.72 L · about $41.80
Round trip
$83.60
20.46 gal · 77.44 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.80 $83.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.05 $94.10
Premium $4.95 $50.68 $101.36
Diesel $5.98 $61.18 $122.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Mount Oliver. The current time is 00:27:15.

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