How far is Allentown, PA from Schlusser, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Schlusser, PA is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Schlusser.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Schlusser.
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Start on Tilghman Street
5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
698 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
61 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
3090 ft · 1 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Turn right onto North Middlesex Road
1418 ft · 39 sec · North Middlesex Road
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Turn left onto Clemson Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Clemson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wolf Bridge Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Wolf Bridge Road
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Turn left onto West Middlesex Drive
1 km · 2 min · West Middlesex Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Road
1843 ft · 49 sec · Spring Road
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Turn left onto Partridge Circle
57 m · 11 sec · Partridge Circle
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Continue on Partridge Circle
834 ft · 36 sec · Partridge Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Partridge Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Schlusser.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 00h 52m
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 Sunny near Schlusser.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Schlusser?
The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Allentown and 49.2 miles from Schlusser.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Schlusser.
Stop Ideas Near Hamlin
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 Hamlin.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Schlusser. Straight-line distance: 92.26 mi (148.48 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schlusser
Census designated place
| Population | 5,265 |
| Coordinates | 40.2417500, -77.1769300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schlusser (-77.17693, 40.24175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
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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