How far is Allentown, PA from Wilson, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Wilson, PA is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Wilson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Wilson.
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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
9.7 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 248: Wilson, 25th Street
970 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto 25th Street
1539 ft · 48 sec · 25th Street
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Turn left onto Butler Street
1924 ft · 49 sec · Butler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Butler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Wilson.
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.
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.67 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Wilson?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Allentown and 7.6 miles from Wilson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.
Stop Ideas Near Bethlehem
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 Bethlehem.
White Haven, PA
Paoli
Trenton Transit Center
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 14.02 mi (22.57 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilson
Situated within Northampton County at an approximate elevation of 384 feet, this Pennsylvania borough is an integral part of the Lehigh Valley region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6839900, -75.2418400 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson (-75.24184, 40.68399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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