How far is Emerald Lakes, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Emerald Lakes, PA to Allentown, PA is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.1 mi
00h 57m
Flight
33.37 mi
53.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.37 mi
Kilometers
53.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.1 mi
Kilometers
82.24 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 10:26 AM EST
Return by in Emerald Lakes
Sat, Nov 7, 11:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emerald Lakes
2026-11-07T09:28
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 10:26 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emerald Lakes
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wind Gap
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Emerald Lakes
25.3 mi
00h 28m
To Allentown
25.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Emerald Lakes and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Clearview Drive

    4 m · 2 sec · Clearview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Emerald Boulevard

    132 m · 20 sec · Emerald Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Pond Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Long Pond Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Long Pond Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Long Pond Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    129 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 145

    981 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 South

    54 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    534 ft · 17 sec · MacArthur Road

  17. 17

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North 7th Street

    2066 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerald Lakes 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
24 mi · 47%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.5 mi · 21%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 17%
Long Pond Road
3.69 mi · 7%
I 80 East
1.03 mi · 2%
Tilghman Street
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

PA 33 South

Merge slight left

23.6 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wind Gap
00h 28m from Emerald Lakes
Leave By
4:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Emerald Lakes and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Emerald Lakes to Allentown?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Wind Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Emerald Lakes and 25.8 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Emerald Lakes and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Wind Gap

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

42 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

66 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

70 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

81 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emerald Lakes and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 33.37 mi (53.7 km).

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#1 Emerald Lakes

Located within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place and private residential community sits at an elevation of approximately 2,011 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0884200, -75.4196300
Altitude613
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearview Drive (-75.419766, 41.088501)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.85
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $7.92 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.82 $8.68 $17.36
Premium $5.27 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $6.58 $11.85 $23.70

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Emerald Lakes and Allentown. The current time is 09:28:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.