How far is Delaware, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Delaware, PA to Allentown, PA is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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 in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delaware and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Allentown.
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Start on the route
14.9 mi · 28 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road
54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road
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Keep slight right
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
25.2 mi · 32 min
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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 Delaware and Allentown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 209 south to PA 33 south
Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
25.2 mi · 00h 32m
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 Delaware and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delaware to Allentown?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Pen Argyl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Delaware and 30.6 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delaware and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Pen Argyl
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 Pen Argyl.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 48.77 mi (78.48 km).
#1 Delaware
County in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 7,116 |
| Coordinates | 41.1609300, -74.9093400 |
| 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: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.86 | $25.71 |
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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