How far is Allentown, PA from Bangor, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Bangor, PA is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.77 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.16 mi
37.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.16 mi
Kilometers
37.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.77 mi
Kilometers
44.69 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palmer Heights
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Allentown
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Bangor
13.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Bethlehem

    2606 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    2728 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    5.2 mi · 6 min · PA-33

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 191: Stockertown, Bangor

    1424 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard

    609 ft · 20 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sullivan Trail

    719 ft · 15 sec · Sullivan Trail

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bangor Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bangor Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3271 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lehigh Valley Thruway
7.88 mi · 28%
PA-33
5.24 mi · 19%
Bangor Road
4.81 mi · 17%
Washington Boulevard
2.87 mi · 10%
Tilghman Street
1.86 mi · 7%
Airport Road
1.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lehigh Valley Thruway

Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

7.88 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer Heights
00h 22m from Allentown
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmer Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Allentown and 13.9 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer Heights

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

56 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

68 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

68 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.27 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,210
Coordinates40.8656500, -75.2065700
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Bangor (-75.20657, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.01
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.00 $8.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.51 $9.01
Premium $4.95 $4.85 $9.71
Diesel $5.98 $5.86 $11.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Bangor. The current time is 09:17:31.

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.