How far is Allentown, PA from Sun Valley, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Sun Valley, PA is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Sun Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Sun Valley.
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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
16.5 mi · 20 min · PA-33
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Take the exit slight right toward Saylorsburg
143 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Valley Road
1707 ft · 42 sec · Cherry Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Route 115
3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Route 115
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Merwinsburg Road
2 mi · 5 min · Merwinsburg Road
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Continue on Toll Road
1 mi · 2 min · Toll Road
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Turn right onto Bluegrass Lane
2155 ft · 2 min · Bluegrass Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bluegrass Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Sun Valley.
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.
PA-33
Merge slight left onto PA-33
16.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Sun Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Sun Valley?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Belfast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Allentown and 20.9 miles from Sun Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Sun Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Belfast
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 Belfast.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Sun Valley. Straight-line distance: 25.84 mi (41.59 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sun Valley
Situated within the rugged terrain of Monroe County in eastern Pennsylvania, this community rests at an average elevation of approximately 1184 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9820300, -75.4660200 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Valley (-75.46602, 40.98203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.46 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
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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