How far is Factoryville, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Factoryville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Factoryville and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Factoryville and Allentown.
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Start on East Factoryville Road
29 m · 5 sec · East Factoryville Road
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Turn right onto Ackermanville Road
133 m · 23 sec · Ackermanville Road
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Turn left onto West Factoryville Road
1.4 km · 3 min · West Factoryville Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Hill Road
1469 ft · 1 min · Franklin Hill Road
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Turn left onto Bangor Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on Sullivan Trail
719 ft · 15 sec · Sullivan Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard
1364 ft · 35 sec · Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left onto PA 33 South: Easton
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto PA-33
4.8 mi · 6 min · PA-33
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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 Factoryville and Allentown.
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.
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.5 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Factoryville and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Factoryville to Allentown?
The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Palmer Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Factoryville and 13.2 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Factoryville and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer Heights
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 Palmer Heights.
White Haven, PA
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Factoryville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.74 km).
#1 Factoryville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 40.8248200, -75.2096200 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
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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