How far is Eastlawn Gardens, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Eastlawn Gardens, PA to Allentown, PA is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.19 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.15 mi
22.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.15 mi
Kilometers
22.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.19 mi
Kilometers
32.49 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Eastlawn Gardens
Sat, Apr 18, 9:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastlawn Gardens
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eastlawn Gardens
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bethlehem
PA

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

From Eastlawn Gardens
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Allentown
11.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastlawn Gardens and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Kessler Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Kessler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Monroe Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lawn Road

    2952 ft · 1 min · East Lawn Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North New Street

    1550 ft · 28 sec · North New Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1004 ft · 24 sec · East Center Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    906 ft · 34 sec · Easton Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Nazareth Pike

    4 mi · 6 min · Nazareth Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 West: Allentown

    1278 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 145

    981 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 South

    54 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    534 ft · 17 sec · MacArthur Road

  14. 14

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 7th Street

    2066 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lehigh Valley Thruway
8.22 mi · 41%
Nazareth Pike
3.97 mi · 20%
Tilghman Street
0.77 mi · 4%
MacArthur Road
0.77 mi · 4%
South Broad Street
0.66 mi · 3%
East Lawn Road
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lehigh Valley Thruway

Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

8.22 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethlehem
00h 13m from Eastlawn Gardens
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eastlawn Gardens 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 Eastlawn Gardens to Allentown?

The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Eastlawn Gardens and 11.9 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bethlehem

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

66 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

69 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

69 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastlawn Gardens and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 14.15 mi (22.78 km).

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#1 Eastlawn Gardens

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,307
Coordinates40.7506500, -75.2957300
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Kessler Street (-75.295688, 40.750473)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.80
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.90 $5.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.27 $6.53
Premium $4.95 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.98 $4.25 $8.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eastlawn Gardens and Allentown. The current time is 20:29:14.

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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.