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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on Tilghman Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
2203 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on North 5th Street Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
549 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
3198 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
1355 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown
2135 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
988 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Twin County Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road
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Continue on Conestoga Avenue
1671 ft · 46 sec · Conestoga Avenue
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Continue on Pequea Avenue
2240 ft · 55 sec · Pequea Avenue
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Continue on Compass Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Compass Road
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Turn right onto Cambridge Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1271 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto T958
114 m · 19 sec · T958
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Turn right onto North Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ontelaunee.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 43.36 mi (69.78 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge
Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.0814900, -75.9374400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-75.93744, 40.08149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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