How far is Allentown, PA from Forest Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Forest Hills, PA is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
90.88 mi
02h 12m
Flight
76.86 mi
123.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.86 mi
Kilometers
123.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.88 mi
Kilometers
146.25 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 6:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Forest Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Allentown
45.4 mi
01h 06m
To Forest Hills
45.5 mi
01h 06m

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
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Forest Hills.

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    16.8 mi · 23 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Hallam

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road

    1716 ft · 31 sec · Kreutz Creek Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Frysville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Frysville Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Freysville Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Freysville Road

  32. 32

    Continue on East Prospect Street

    1867 ft · 1 min · East Prospect Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Forest Hills Road

    1437 ft · 49 sec · Forest Hills Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Hills Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 33%
US 30 West
18.5 mi · 20%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 12%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 7%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 7%
Freysville Road
5.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street Bypass

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

30 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
01h 06m from Allentown
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Forest Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Forest Hills?

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Allentown and 45.5 miles from Forest Hills.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 76.86 mi (123.7 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Forest Hills

#2 Forest Hills

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population6,256
Coordinates39.8870400, -76.5996900
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Forest Hills (-76.59969, 39.88704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.23
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.12 $26.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.76 $29.53
Premium $4.95 $15.90 $31.80
Diesel $5.98 $19.20 $38.39

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 Forest Hills. The current time is 01:51:42.

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.