How far is Allentown, PA from Abbottstown, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Abbottstown, PA is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
104.12 mi
02h 30m
Flight
93.27 mi
150.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.27 mi
Kilometers
150.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.12 mi
Kilometers
167.56 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbottstown
Sat, Apr 11, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sat, Apr 11, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-11T04:44
Arrive Abbottstown
Sat, Apr 11, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
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
Ephrata
PA

City of the state Washington, United States

From Allentown
52 mi
01h 15m
To Abbottstown
52.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Abbottstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Abbottstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

    2203 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    28.8 mi · 42 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg

    10.8 mi · 19 min

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    52 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    11 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Abbottstown.

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
41.4 mi · 40%
Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 29%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 11%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 6%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 6%
Hamilton Boulevard
3.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street Bypass

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

30 mi · 00h 37m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ephrata
01h 15m from Allentown
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Abbottstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Abbottstown?

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Ephrata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Allentown and 52.1 miles from Abbottstown.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Abbottstown.

Stop Ideas Near Ephrata

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

18 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

29 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Elizabethtown station

37 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Abbottstown. Straight-line distance: 93.27 mi (150.11 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Abbottstown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,024
Coordinates39.8864900, -76.9847000
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Abbottstown (-76.9847, 39.88649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.57 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
8.22 gal · 31.14 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.79 $33.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.90 $37.80
Premium $4.95 $20.36 $40.72
Diesel $5.98 $24.58 $49.16

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Abbottstown. The current time is 04:44:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.