How far is Bath, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Bath, PA to Allentown, PA is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bath and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath and Allentown.
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Start on Union Street
14 m · 7 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
84 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Race Street
2999 ft · 57 sec · Race Street
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Continue on Nor-Bath Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Nor-Bath Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airport Road
6 mi · 10 min · Airport Road
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Turn right onto Union Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Boulevard
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Continue on Tilghman Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath and Allentown.
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.
Airport Road
Turn left onto Airport Road
5.96 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bath and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bath to Allentown?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 5.5 miles from Bath and 6.5 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bath and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Catasauqua
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 Catasauqua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 9.54 mi (15.35 km).
#1 Bath
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,756 |
| Coordinates | 40.7256500, -75.3940700 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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