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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.25 mi
01h 51m
Flight
62.11 mi
99.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.11 mi
Kilometers
99.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.25 mi
Kilometers
135.58 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Canaan
Wed, Jun 3, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Wed, Jun 3, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-06-03T05:31
Arrive South Canaan
Wed, Jun 3, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
42.1 mi
00h 55m
To South Canaan
42.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Bethlehem

    2606 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    2728 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    21.2 mi · 27 min · PA-33

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton

    2157 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84: Scranton , Milford

    2958 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 247, PA 348: Mount Cobb , Hamlin

    1362 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Line Road

    1409 ft · 32 sec · Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mount Cobb Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mount Cobb Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cortez Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Cortez Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cortez Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cortez Road

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
23.6 mi · 28%
PA-33
21.2 mi · 25%
Cortez Road
8.73 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
8.62 mi · 10%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
7.88 mi · 9%
I 84
4.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 55m from Allentown
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Pocono, 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 Mount Pocono.

BUS

White Haven, PA

29 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

46 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

104 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and South Canaan. Straight-line distance: 62.11 mi (99.95 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
South Canaan

#2 South Canaan

Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,772
Coordinates41.5053600, -75.4121300
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: South Canaan (-75.41213, 41.50536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.25 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.27
5.94 gal · 22.5 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and South Canaan. The current time is 05:31:48.

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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.