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

The driving distance from Mountain Top, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
66.64 mi
01h 17m
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
66.64 mi
Kilometers
107.24 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM EDT
Return by in Mountain Top
Thu, Oct 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Top
2026-10-15T12:50
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Top
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 Mountain Top
33.3 mi
00h 38m
To Bethlehem
33.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    30 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    129 m · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Mountain Boulevard

    2134 ft · 41 sec · North Mountain Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue

    11.2 mi · 20 min · Woodlawn Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Berwick Street

    3225 ft · 1 min · Berwick Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 476

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.1 mi · 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    2233 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  14. 14

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Top 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.1 mi · 56%
Woodlawn Avenue
11.2 mi · 17%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
8.63 mi · 13%
State Street
3.51 mi · 5%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 3%
West Union Boulevard
1.03 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
00h 38m from Mountain Top
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mountain Top and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 33.3 miles from Mountain Top and 33.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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 20.6 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 3:56 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 Cloudy around Mountain Top and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

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 Mountain Top and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 45.95 mi (73.95 km).

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#1 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
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-75.877414, 41.169312)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
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 57m
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
8.9 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.98
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Mountain Top and Bethlehem. The current time is 12:50:16.

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.