How far is Allentown, PA from Paradise, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Paradise, PA is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
68.08 mi
01h 41m
Flight
53.31 mi
85.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.31 mi
Kilometers
85.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.08 mi
Kilometers
109.57 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paradise
Sun, May 31, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, May 31, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-05-31T01:27
Arrive Paradise
Sun, May 31, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
West Reading
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Allentown
34 mi
00h 50m
To Paradise
34.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

    2203 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    24 mi · 30 min · Warren Street Bypass

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Glenbrook Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Glenbrook Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1262 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Newport Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Newport Road

  30. 30

    Turn sharp right onto North Harvest Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Harvest Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike

    2866 ft · 46 sec · Old Philadelphia Pike

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Old Leacock Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Old Leacock Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Leacock Road

    1494 ft · 41 sec · Leacock Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leacock Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street Bypass
24.2 mi · 36%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 16%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 9%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 9%
Newport Road
3.44 mi · 5%
Hamilton Boulevard
3.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street Bypass

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

24 mi · 00h 30m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Reading
00h 50m from Allentown
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Paradise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

West Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Allentown and 34.1 miles from Paradise.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Paradise.

Stop Ideas Near West Reading

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

40 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

42 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

42 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Paradise. Straight-line distance: 53.31 mi (85.79 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Paradise

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,151
Coordinates40.0098200, -76.1285700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Paradise (-76.12857, 40.00982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.61
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.81 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.04 $22.08
Premium $4.95 $11.89 $23.78
Diesel $5.98 $14.35 $28.70

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Paradise. The current time is 01:27:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.