How far is Allentown, PA from Lancaster, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Lancaster, PA is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 35m.
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 Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Lancaster.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
1717 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Philadelphia
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2368 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 23 East
1010 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Lancaster
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto New Holland Pike
968 ft · 23 sec · New Holland Pike
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Continue on New Holland Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue
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Continue on North Plum Street
1756 ft · 58 sec · North Plum Street
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Turn right onto East Orange Street
1843 ft · 41 sec · East Orange Street
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Turn left onto North Duke Street
1165 ft · 48 sec · North Duke Street
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Turn right onto East Vine Street
601 ft · 20 sec · East Vine Street
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Turn right onto South Queen Street
155 m · 19 sec · South Queen Street
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Lancaster.
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.
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.
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 Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Hyde Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Allentown and 33.4 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Hyde Park
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 Hyde Park.
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 58.3 mi (93.82 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster
City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 17,106 |
| Coordinates | 40.0378800, -76.3055100 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-76.30551, 40.03788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.11 | $28.23 |
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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