How far is Coaldale, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Coaldale, PA to Allentown, PA is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.13 mi
00h 56m
Flight
26.38 mi
42.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.13 mi
Kilometers
64.59 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Nov 8, 1:32 PM EST
Return by in Coaldale
Sun, Nov 8, 2:29 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coaldale
2026-11-08T12:35
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Nov 8, 1:32 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coaldale
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Coaldale
19.3 mi
00h 28m
To Allentown
20.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coaldale and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coaldale and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Phillips Street

    635 ft · 30 sec · East Phillips Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    954 ft · 48 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Greenwood Street

    55 m · 10 sec · South Greenwood Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    919 ft · 47 sec · Cedar Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Penn Pike

    17.5 mi · 24 min · West Penn Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Tilghman Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Penn Pike
17.5 mi · 44%
Tilghman Street
7.53 mi · 19%
East Broad Street
1.84 mi · 5%
West Water Street
1.69 mi · 4%
Center Street
1.44 mi · 4%
5th Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

West Penn Pike

Continue on West Penn Pike

17.5 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
00h 28m from Coaldale
Leave By
4:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Coaldale 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 Coaldale to Allentown?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Coaldale and 20.8 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.20 one way or $12.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Coaldale and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

45 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coaldale and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.45 km).

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#1 Coaldale

Located within the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, this Schuylkill County borough sits in the Panther Creek Valley between parallel ridges.

Population0
Coordinates40.8228700, -75.9068700
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Phillips Street (-75.906887, 40.822896)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $6.20
Round trip
$12.41
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $6.20 $12.41
Mid-grade $4.80 $6.82 $13.63
Premium $5.25 $7.45 $14.90
Diesel $6.56 $9.32 $18.64

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Coaldale and Allentown. The current time is 12:35:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.