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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Tilghman Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street
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Continue on Union Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airport Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Bethlehem
2606 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
2728 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto PA-33
21.2 mi · 27 min · PA-33
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton
2157 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 435, 507: Gouldsboro
1745 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Lehigh Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Lehigh Road
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Turn straight
18 m · 4 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 Lehigh.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pen Argyl.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Lehigh. Straight-line distance: 46.06 mi (74.13 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lehigh
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,783 |
| Coordinates | 41.2745300, -75.4538000 |
| Altitude | 574 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lehigh (-75.4538, 41.27453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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