How far is Bethlehem, PA from Mountain Top, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Mountain Top, PA is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
66.49 mi
01h 31m
Flight
45.95 mi
73.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.95 mi
Kilometers
73.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.49 mi
Kilometers
107.01 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Top
Thu, Oct 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 5:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-10-15T14:40
Arrive Mountain Top
Thu, Oct 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Parryville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
33.2 mi
00h 45m
To Mountain Top
33.3 mi
00h 45m

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
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Mountain Top.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Tilghman Street

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Tilghman Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

    1969 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2250 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.1 mi · 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940 , PA 437: Freeland, White Haven

    1147 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain Boulevard

    2134 ft · 42 sec · North Mountain Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    129 m · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    30 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.1 mi · 56%
Church Street
11.5 mi · 17%
Tilghman Street
6.41 mi · 10%
East Union Boulevard
4.91 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
3.8 mi · 6%
PA 940
1.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.1 mi · 00h 41m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
00h 45m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Mountain Top.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Mountain Top?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Bethlehem and 33.3 miles from Mountain Top.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parryville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

28 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

66 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

88 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Mountain Top. Straight-line distance: 45.95 mi (73.95 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 Mountain Top

Located within Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place and surrounding area occupies a high plateau ridge dividing the Wyoming Valley from the Pocono Mountains region to the east.

Population0
Coordinates41.1695300, -75.8774200
Altitude478
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Mountain Top (-75.87742, 41.16953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.98
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.49 $20.98
Mid-grade $4.93 $11.57 $23.15
Premium $5.31 $12.47 $24.93
Diesel $6.55 $15.39 $30.79

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 Mountain Top. The current time is 14:40:55.

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.