How far is Allentown, PA from Lehigh, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Lehigh, PA is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
64.32 mi
01h 30m
Flight
46.06 mi
74.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.06 mi
Kilometers
74.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.32 mi
Kilometers
103.52 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lehigh
Sat, May 30, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sat, May 30, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-05-30T08:53
Arrive Lehigh
Sat, May 30, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pen Argyl
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Allentown
32.1 mi
00h 45m
To Lehigh
32.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Lehigh.

  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 left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton

    2157 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 435, 507: Gouldsboro

    1745 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lehigh Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Lehigh Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    18 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
21.2 mi · 33%
I 380 North
12.7 mi · 20%
Keystone Shortway
8.62 mi · 13%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
7.88 mi · 12%
PA 33 North
3.62 mi · 6%
Lehigh Road
2.11 mi · 3%
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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pen Argyl
00h 45m from Allentown
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Lehigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Lehigh?

The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Pen Argyl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Allentown and 32.2 miles from Lehigh.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pen Argyl

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

70 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

80 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Lehigh. Straight-line distance: 46.06 mi (74.13 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Lehigh

#2 Lehigh

Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,783
Coordinates41.2745300, -75.4538000
Altitude574
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Lehigh (-75.4538, 41.27453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.59 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.54 gal · 17.18 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.44 $20.88
Premium $4.95 $11.25 $22.49
Diesel $5.98 $13.57 $27.15

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Lehigh. The current time is 08:53:58.

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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.