How far is Chinchilla, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Chinchilla, PA to Allentown, PA is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chinchilla and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinchilla and Allentown.
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Start on Robinson Street
28 m · 10 sec · Robinson Street
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Turn left onto Layton Road
1224 ft · 43 sec · Layton Road
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
2223 ft · 58 sec · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 East, PATP South, I 476 South: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
1390 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP, I 476
804 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
73.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
2233 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
975 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2844 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East
886 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi · 6 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 Chinchilla and Allentown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
73.3 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Chinchilla and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chinchilla to Allentown?
The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Chinchilla and 40.1 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Chinchilla and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near East Side
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 East Side.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chinchilla and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 60.66 mi (97.63 km).
#1 Chinchilla
Situated in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies immediately north of the city of Scranton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4750800, -75.6771300 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $4.39 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $13.62 | $27.24 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $14.88 | $29.77 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
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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