How far is Allentown, PA from Cambridge, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Cambridge, PA is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
56.97 mi
01h 26m
Flight
43.36 mi
69.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.36 mi
Kilometers
69.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.97 mi
Kilometers
91.68 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sun, May 31, 1:22 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, May 31, 2:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-05-31T11:56
Arrive Cambridge
Sun, May 31, 1:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Ontelaunee
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
28.5 mi
00h 43m
To Cambridge
28.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    549 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    3198 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street

    83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

    1355 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster

    45 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    988 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 46 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 55 sec · Pequea Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Compass Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Compass Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Cambridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    1271 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto T958

    114 m · 19 sec · T958

  41. 41

    Turn right onto North Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 19%
Morgantown Expressway
10.2 mi · 18%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 11%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 11%
North 5th Street Highway
4.9 mi · 9%
Twin County Road
4.16 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Morgantown Expressway

Continue on Morgantown Expressway

9.46 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontelaunee
00h 43m from Allentown
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Ontelaunee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Allentown and 28.5 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ontelaunee

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

49 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

50 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Lancaster station

51 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 43.36 mi (69.78 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Cambridge

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,470
Coordinates40.0814900, -75.9374400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Cambridge (-75.93744, 40.08149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.43
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.21 $16.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.24 $18.49
Premium $4.95 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $5.98 $12.02 $24.04

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Cambridge. The current time is 11:56:39.

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.