How far is Allentown, PA from Wind Gap, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Wind Gap, PA is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
25.44 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.55 mi
31.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.44 mi
Kilometers
40.94 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wind Gap
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-23T08:28
Arrive Wind Gap
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palmer Heights
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Allentown
12.7 mi
00h 18m
To Wind Gap
12.7 mi
00h 18m

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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Wind Gap.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Wind Gap.

  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

    11.1 mi · 13 min · PA-33

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 512: Wind Gap

    1526 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    26 m · 4 sec · East Center Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Wind Gap.

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
11.1 mi · 44%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
7.88 mi · 31%
Tilghman Street
1.86 mi · 7%
Airport Road
1.34 mi · 5%
Broadway
1.04 mi · 4%
Union Boulevard
0.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

PA-33

Merge slight left onto PA-33

11.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer Heights
00h 18m from Allentown
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Wind Gap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Wind Gap?

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Palmer Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Allentown and 12.7 miles from Wind Gap.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Wind Gap.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer Heights

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Trenton Transit Center

68 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

68 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Wind Gap. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.47 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Wind Gap

#2 Wind Gap

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,732
Coordinates40.8481500, -75.2915700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Wind Gap (-75.29157, 40.84815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.35
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.68 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.14 $8.28
Premium $4.95 $4.46 $8.92
Diesel $5.98 $5.38 $10.76

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 Wind Gap. The current time is 08:28:19.

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.