How far is Allentown, PA from Lawrence Park, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Lawrence Park, PA is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
55.1 mi
01h 08m
Flight
44.93 mi
72.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.93 mi
Kilometers
72.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.1 mi
Kilometers
88.68 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Lawrence Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
27.6 mi
00h 34m
To Lawrence Park
27.5 mi
00h 34m

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
59°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 Lawrence Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Lawrence Park.

  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

    1527 ft · 46 sec · West Chester Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    2875 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sussex Boulevard

    108 m · 13 sec · Sussex Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hastings Boulevard

    533 ft · 29 sec · Hastings Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cornwall Drive

    947 ft · 46 sec · Cornwall Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Central Boulevard

    65 m · 9 sec · North Central Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Central Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Lawrence Park.

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 68%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 20%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 8%
Lawrence Road
0.54 mi · 1%
I 476
0.37 mi · 1%
I 476 South
0.36 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 34m from Allentown
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers near Lawrence Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Lawrence Park?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Allentown and 27.5 miles from Lawrence Park.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers near Lawrence Park.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Lawrence Park. Straight-line distance: 44.93 mi (72.3 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Lawrence Park

#2 Lawrence Park

Township of Pennsylvania

Population3,724
Coordinates39.9681700, -75.3413000
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Lawrence Park (-75.3413, 39.96817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.85
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.93 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.92 $17.84
Premium $4.95 $9.61 $19.22
Diesel $5.98 $11.60 $23.20

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 Lawrence Park. The current time is 03:16:27.

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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.