Upper Mount Bethel, PA is a small town located in Northampton County. The town has a population of about 3,500 people and covers an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. In terms of transportation options, the town is served by several bus routes operated by the Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA). There are also several taxi services that operate in the area as well as private ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, Upper Mount Bethel is just off two major highways - Route 611 and Interstate 78 - making it easy for commuters to access larger cities like Allentown or Bethlehem. There are also several car rental agencies in the area providing an additional option for visitors to explore Upper Mount Bethel and the surrounding region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Upper Mount Bethel takes 33.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Upper Mount Bethel get to work:
- 88.4% drive their own car alone
- 4.9% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 2.6% take mass transit