How far is Blairstown, NJ from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Blairstown, NJ to Allentown, PA is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blairstown and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown and Allentown.
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Start on Carhart Street
119 m · 20 sec · Carhart Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Front Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Turn slight right onto Uhler Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Uhler Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Tatamy Road
719 ft · 19 sec · Tatamy Road
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Take the ramp left toward PA 33 South: Wilson
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto PA-33
3.6 mi · 4 min · PA-33
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 145
981 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 South
54 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto MacArthur Road
534 ft · 17 sec · MacArthur Road
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Continue on MacArthur Road
1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on North 7th Street
2066 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Tilghman Street
1.2 km · 1 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 Blairstown 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.
Carhart Street
Continue straight
11.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Blairstown and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blairstown to Allentown?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Factoryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Blairstown and 21.7 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blairstown and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Factoryville
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 Factoryville.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 37.91 mi (61.01 km).
#1 Blairstown
Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 5,701 |
| Coordinates | 40.9828800, -74.9604500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.30 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
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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