How far is Allentown, PA from Edgewood, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Edgewood, PA is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Edgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Edgewood.
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Start on Tilghman Street
5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
698 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
869 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville
1529 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike
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Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Locust Gap Highway
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Turn left onto Brennans Farm Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Brennans Farm Road
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Continue on South 6th Street
742 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on East Sunbury Street
1 km · 50 sec · East Sunbury Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 6th Street
1104 ft · 23 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
59 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1217 ft · 38 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Water Street
669 ft · 29 sec · West Water Street
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Continue on West Arch Street
1693 ft · 1 min · West Arch Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
8 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Edgewood.
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.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Edgewood?
The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Orwigsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Allentown and 36.3 miles from Edgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.23 one way or $22.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewood.
Stop Ideas Near Orwigsburg
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 Orwigsburg.
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Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 58.04 mi (93.41 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edgewood
Situated within Northumberland County in the eastern part of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of approximately 794 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7884200, -76.5724600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewood (-76.57246, 40.78842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.40 | $11.23 | $22.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $16.78 | $33.57 |
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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