How far is Mifflin, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Mifflin, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Road
129.21 mi
02h 15m
Flight
106.69 mi
171.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.69 mi
Kilometers
171.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.21 mi
Kilometers
207.94 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Mifflin
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mifflin
2026-04-19T05:03
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mifflin
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
East Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Mifflin
64.6 mi
01h 07m
To Bethlehem
64.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    622 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tuscarora Street

    114 m · 19 sec · Tuscarora Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Juniata Street

    594 ft · 18 sec · Juniata Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Parker Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    2131 ft · 43 sec · Wilson Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward William Penn Highway

    4 m · 1 sec · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto William Penn Highway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Industrial Park Road

    2846 ft · 54 sec · Industrial Park Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    1480 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
44.7 mi · 35%
US 22 East
38.9 mi · 30%
American Legion Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 16%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 8%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 6%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
106.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
01h 07m from Mifflin
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Mifflin and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Mifflin and 64.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Mifflin and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

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Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

33 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mifflin and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 106.69 mi (171.7 km).

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#1 Mifflin

Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Population606
Coordinates40.5695200, -77.4027700
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-77.402769, 40.569709)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.26 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.12 gal · 34.52 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.97 $41.94
Premium $4.95 $22.59 $45.18
Diesel $5.98 $27.27 $54.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mifflin and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:03:59.

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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.