How far is East Hanover, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from East Hanover, PA to Allentown, PA is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.39 mi
01h 05m
Flight
59.68 mi
96.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.68 mi
Kilometers
96.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.39 mi
Kilometers
100.41 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Fri, Apr 17, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in East Hanover
Fri, Apr 17, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hanover
2026-04-17T11:02
Arrive Allentown
Fri, Apr 17, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hanover
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
Port Clinton
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From East Hanover
30.9 mi
00h 32m
To Allentown
31.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Crooked Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Crooked Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jonestown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jonestown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellegrove Road

    3113 ft · 59 sec · Bellegrove Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2307 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hanover 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 69%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 12%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 8%
Bellegrove Road
3.81 mi · 6%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.96 mi · 2%
Jonestown Road
0.88 mi · 1%
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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Clinton
00h 32m from East Hanover
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Hanover and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hanover to Allentown?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Port Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from East Hanover and 31.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Hanover and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Port Clinton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

61 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Lancaster station

63 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

66 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

69 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hanover and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 59.68 mi (96.05 km).

East Hanover

#1 East Hanover

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population2,971
Coordinates40.3975900, -76.5919100
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Crooked Road (-76.591867, 40.397631)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hanover and Allentown. The current time is 11:02:41.

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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.