How far is Elizabethtown, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, PA to Allentown, PA is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Allentown.
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Start on the route
61 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Mechanics Alley
38 m · 14 sec · Mechanics Alley
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Turn left onto North Spruce Street
901 ft · 30 sec · North Spruce Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Willow Street
667 ft · 20 sec · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto North Hanover Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Hanover Street
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Continue on Hershey Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hershey Road
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Continue on Elizabethtown Road
1061 ft · 18 sec · Elizabethtown Road
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Continue on Hershey Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Hershey Road
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Continue on Fishburn Road
2 mi · 4 min · Fishburn Road
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Turn right onto Cocoa Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Cocoa Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Hersheypark Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Hersheypark Drive
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Turn left onto Laudermilch Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Laudermilch Road
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Continue on Old Laudermilch Road
2887 ft · 45 sec · Old Laudermilch Road
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Turn straight onto Laudermilch Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Laudermilch Road
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Continue on Bow Creek Road
2174 ft · 46 sec · Bow Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Allentown, Hazleton
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
1053 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi · 8 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 Elizabethtown and Allentown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethtown and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Allentown?
The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Elizabethtown and 42.3 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethtown and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Hamlin
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 Hamlin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 66.48 mi (106.99 km).
#1 Elizabethtown
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,494 |
| Coordinates | 40.1528700, -76.6027500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.66 | $29.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.70 | $35.40 |
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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