How far is Allentown, PA from West Fairview, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to West Fairview, PA is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
84.73 mi
01h 47m
Flight
78.41 mi
126.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.41 mi
Kilometers
126.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.73 mi
Kilometers
136.36 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive West Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Hamlin
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Allentown
42.3 mi
00h 53m
To West Fairview
42.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and West Fairview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and West Fairview.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    698 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Marysville, Enola

    697 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South, US 15 South: Enola

    1400 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South, US 15 South: Enola

    1908 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Enola Road

    80 m · 5 sec · North Enola Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Enola Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Enola Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    560 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    542 ft · 26 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Street

    33 m · 5 sec · North Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and West Fairview.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 51%
I 81 South
23.9 mi · 28%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 9%
Tilghman Street
4.99 mi · 6%
North Enola Road
3.29 mi · 4%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
00h 53m from Allentown
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near West Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to West Fairview?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 42.3 miles from Allentown and 42.4 miles from West Fairview.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near West Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Hamlin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

39 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

39 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

41 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and West Fairview. Straight-line distance: 78.41 mi (126.19 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
West Fairview

#2 West Fairview

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population1,282
Coordinates40.2750900, -76.9155300
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: West Fairview (-76.91553, 40.27509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
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
2.99 gal
11.32 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.43
5.98 gal · 22.64 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.22 $24.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.75 $27.50
Premium $4.95 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.98 $17.88 $35.76

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and West Fairview. The current time is 00:56:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.