How far is Allentown, PA from Aldan, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Aldan, PA is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Aldan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Aldan.
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Start on Tilghman Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP
1969 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
1895 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1527 ft · 46 sec · West Chester Pike
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Turn right onto Lawrence Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sproul Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sproul Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Springfield Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · West Springfield Road
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Continue on North Springfield Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Springfield Road
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Turn right onto North Clifton Avenue
1401 ft · 43 sec · North Clifton Avenue
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
157 m · 22 sec · West Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Woodlawn Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Aldan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Aldan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Aldan?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Harleysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Allentown and 30.5 miles from Aldan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Aldan.
Stop Ideas Near Harleysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harleysville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Aldan. Straight-line distance: 48.65 mi (78.29 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aldan
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,149 |
| Coordinates | 39.9215000, -75.2879600 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aldan (-75.28796, 39.9215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.83 | $17.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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