How far is Concord, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Concord, PA to Allentown, PA is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.95 mi
02h 34m
Flight
118.82 mi
191.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.82 mi
Kilometers
191.22 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.95 mi
Kilometers
218.79 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Fri, May 1, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Fri, May 1, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-30T22:14
Arrive Allentown
Fri, May 1, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
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
Linglestown
PA

Census designated place

From Concord
71.5 mi
01h 17m
To Allentown
64.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Path Valley Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Path Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Run Road East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Spring Run Road East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Newburg Road

    723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    24.4 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 31%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24.4 mi · 18%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 17%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 10%
Path Valley Road
9.15 mi · 7%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
118.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linglestown
01h 17m from Concord
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord 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 Concord to Allentown?

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Linglestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Concord and 64.4 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Linglestown

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

11 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

16 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

25 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

35 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 118.82 mi (191.22 km).

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#1 Concord

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,268
Coordinates40.2517500, -77.7002700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Path Valley Road (-77.699873, 40.251673)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.16 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.23
9.6 gal · 36.32 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.61 $39.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.08 $44.15
Premium $4.95 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.98 $28.70 $57.41

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Allentown. The current time is 22:14:01.

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.