How far is Allentown, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Allentown and Philadelphia is 48.49 miles (78.03 km).

Flight distance from Allentown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 48.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Allentown, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 62.03 miles (99.83 km) by car.

Driving from Allentown to Philadelphia will take approximately 01 hours 06 minutes.

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#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the Lehigh River in eastern Pennsylvania. Allentown is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Allentown Art Museum and the Allentown Children's Museum.

Population 121470
GPS Coordinates 40°36'30"N 75°29'25"W
Latitude 40.6084300
Longitude -75.4901800
Altitude 103
Country United States
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#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.

Population 1578487
GPS Coordinates 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W
Latitude 39.9523300
Longitude -75.1637900
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Allentown and Philadelphia

The distance between Allentown and Philadelphia is 100 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Allentown and Philadelphia. The current time is 16:46:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.29 liters (2.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Allentown and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Allentown to Philadelphia is $8.14 (diesel $10.43).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $8.14 $9.02 $9.72 $10.43

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Allentown and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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