How far is Allentown, PA from East Lansdowne, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to East Lansdowne, PA is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
59.51 mi
01h 19m
Flight
47.35 mi
76.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.35 mi
Kilometers
76.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.51 mi
Kilometers
95.77 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Lansdowne
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive East Lansdowne
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Harleysville
PA

Census designated place

From Allentown
29.8 mi
00h 39m
To East Lansdowne
29.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and East Lansdowne.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

    1969 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Stewart Avenue

    1838 ft · 55 sec · East Stewart Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Pembroke Avenue

    1336 ft · 41 sec · Pembroke Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    982 ft · 45 sec · Lexington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Emerson Avenue

    67 m · 10 sec · Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Emerson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 63%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 18%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 8%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 4%
Lansdowne Avenue
2.2 mi · 4%
I 476
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harleysville
00h 39m from Allentown
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers near East Lansdowne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to East Lansdowne?

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 29.8 miles from Allentown and 29.8 miles from East Lansdowne.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers near East Lansdowne.

Stop Ideas Near Harleysville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

28 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

31 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

37 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and East Lansdowne. Straight-line distance: 47.35 mi (76.21 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
East Lansdowne

#2 East Lansdowne

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,668
Coordinates39.9456700, -75.2612900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: East Lansdowne (-75.26129, 39.94567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.16
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.58 $17.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.66 $19.32
Premium $4.95 $10.40 $20.81
Diesel $5.98 $12.56 $25.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and East Lansdowne. The current time is 01:15:47.

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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.