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

The driving distance from Mount Joy, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.85 mi
01h 41m
Flight
69.48 mi
111.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.48 mi
Kilometers
111.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.85 mi
Kilometers
134.94 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Joy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Joy
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Joy
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
West Reading
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Mount Joy
40.7 mi
00h 50m
To Bethlehem
43.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    19.6 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 46 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.5 mi · 36%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 14%
East Main Street
11.6 mi · 14%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 7%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 7%
Hamilton Street
3.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

19.6 mi · 00h 24m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Reading
00h 50m from Mount Joy
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Joy and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 40.7 miles from Mount Joy and 43.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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 14.3 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Joy and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near West Reading

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

40 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

42 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

42 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Joy and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 69.48 mi (111.82 km).

Mount Joy

#1 Mount Joy

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population8,071
Coordinates40.1098200, -76.5033000
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-76.503285, 40.109876)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.2 L · about $12.09
Round trip
$24.19
5.92 gal · 22.4 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.09 $24.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.61 $27.23
Premium $4.95 $14.66 $29.33
Diesel $5.98 $17.70 $35.40

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

There is no time difference between Mount Joy and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:45:47.

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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.