How far is Allentown, PA from Whitehall Township, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Whitehall Township, PA is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.39 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.06 mi
6.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.06 mi
Kilometers
6.54 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.39 mi
Kilometers
8.68 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehall Township
Fri, Apr 17, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Fri, Apr 17, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-17T04:59
Arrive Whitehall Township
Fri, Apr 17, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Catasauqua
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
2.7 mi
00h 05m
To Whitehall Township
2.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Whitehall Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Whitehall Township.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 8th Street

    615 ft · 21 sec · North 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    555 ft · 23 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    1446 ft · 26 sec · North 7th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    3214 ft · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  6. 6

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · MacArthur Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2337 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Ruch Street

    683 ft · 20 sec · South Ruch Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Coplay Street

    620 ft · 33 sec · Coplay Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saylor Drive

    110 m · 16 sec · Saylor Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saylor Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Whitehall Township.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
203.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MacArthur Road
3.48 mi · 64%
Tilghman Street
0.66 mi · 12%
Center Street
0.44 mi · 8%
North 7th Street
0.27 mi · 5%
South Ruch Street
0.13 mi · 2%
Coplay Street
0.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MacArthur Road

Continue on MacArthur Road

2.87 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catasauqua
00h 05m from Allentown
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Whitehall Township?

The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Catasauqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Allentown and 2.7 miles from Whitehall Township.

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

The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall Township.

Stop Ideas Near Catasauqua

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

50 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

68 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

72 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

74 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Whitehall Township. Straight-line distance: 4.06 mi (6.54 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Whitehall Township

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population24,896
Coordinates40.6667600, -75.4999100
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Whitehall Township (-75.49991, 40.66676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.72 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.55
0.38 gal · 1.44 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.78 $1.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.87 $1.75
Premium $4.95 $0.94 $1.88
Diesel $5.98 $1.14 $2.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Whitehall Township. The current time is 04:59:25.

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.