How far is Allentown, PA from Northampton, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Northampton, PA is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Northampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Northampton.
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Start on Tilghman Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street
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Turn left onto North 8th Street
615 ft · 21 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
555 ft · 23 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
1446 ft · 26 sec · North 7th Street
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Continue on MacArthur Road
3214 ft · 1 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on MacArthur Road
1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road
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Turn right onto Mickley Road
1 km · 2 min · Mickley Road
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Continue on Main Street
550 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
3149 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Eugene Street
108 m · 9 sec · Eugene Street
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Continue on Cypress Street
132 m · 14 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
155 m · 10 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Northampton.
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.
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
2.02 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Northampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Northampton?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Catasauqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Allentown and 3.4 miles from Northampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Northampton.
Stop Ideas Near Catasauqua
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 Catasauqua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Northampton. Straight-line distance: 5.39 mi (8.67 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northampton
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 9,852 |
| Coordinates | 40.6862100, -75.4968500 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northampton (-75.49685, 40.68621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
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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