How far is Allentown, PA from Gold Key Lake, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Gold Key Lake, PA is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.91 mi
02h 01m
Flight
56.13 mi
90.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.13 mi
Kilometers
90.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.91 mi
Kilometers
120.55 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gold Key Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-10-15T14:49
Arrive Gold Key Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Stroudsburg
PA

Borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Allentown
37.4 mi
01h 00m
To Gold Key Lake
37.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Gold Key Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Gold Key Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Bethlehem

    2606 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    2728 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    21.2 mi · 27 min · PA-33

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek

    3.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass

    30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Milford Road

    7.1 mi · 14 min · Milford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Federal Road

    11.8 mi · 22 min · Federal Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto PA-739

    7.4 mi · 14 min · PA-739

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Log Tavern Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Log Tavern Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gold Key Road

    2760 ft · 2 min · Gold Key Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gold Key Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Gold Key Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
21.2 mi · 28%
Federal Road
11.8 mi · 16%
US 209 North
11.5 mi · 15%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
7.88 mi · 11%
PA-739
7.4 mi · 10%
Milford Road
7.08 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

PA-33

Merge slight left onto PA-33

21.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stroudsburg
01h 00m from Allentown
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Gold Key Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Gold Key Lake?

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Stroudsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Allentown and 37.5 miles from Gold Key Lake.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Gold Key Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Stroudsburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

44 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

62 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

64 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

83 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Gold Key Lake. Straight-line distance: 56.13 mi (90.34 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gold Key Lake

Situated within Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this body of water rests at an approximate elevation of 1,375 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.3059300, -74.9385000
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Gold Key Lake (-74.9385, 41.30593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10.01 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.57
5.28 gal · 20.02 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $11.78 $23.57
Mid-grade $4.93 $13.00 $26.00
Premium $5.31 $14.01 $28.01
Diesel $6.55 $17.29 $34.58

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Gold Key Lake. The current time is 14:49:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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