How far is Allentown, PA from South Canaan, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to South Canaan, PA is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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 51m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and South Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and South Canaan.
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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
22.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84: Scranton , Milford
2958 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 247, PA 348: Mount Cobb , Hamlin
1362 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Line Road
1409 ft · 32 sec · Line Road
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Turn right onto Mount Cobb Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mount Cobb Road
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Turn left onto Cortez Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · Cortez Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cortez Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cortez Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St Tikhons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and South Canaan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 380 North
Continue straight
22.9 mi · 00h 25m
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 South Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to South Canaan?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Mount Pocono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Allentown and 42.1 miles from South Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near South Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono
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 Mount Pocono.
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and South Canaan. Straight-line distance: 62.11 mi (99.95 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Canaan
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,772 |
| Coordinates | 41.5053600, -75.4121300 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Canaan (-75.41213, 41.50536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.71 | $29.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
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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