How far is Ferndale, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Ferndale, PA to Allentown, PA is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.81 mi
00h 42m
Flight
17.14 mi
27.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.14 mi
Kilometers
27.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.81 mi
Kilometers
38.32 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM EDT
Return by in Ferndale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferndale
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ferndale
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
Hellertown
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Ferndale
10.8 mi
00h 21m
To Allentown
13 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferndale and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Easton Road

    15 m · 11 sec · Easton Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Church Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Durham Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Durham Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 54 sec · Hellertown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2740 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    985 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Skibo Road

    1910 ft · 47 sec · Skibo Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Meadows Road

    529 ft · 14 sec · Meadows Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Meadows Road

    2835 ft · 1 min · Meadows Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Friedensville Road

    1380 ft · 31 sec · Friedensville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hickory Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hickory Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Seidersville Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Seidersville Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Susquehanna Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Susquehanna Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Auburn Street

    555 ft · 13 sec · West Auburn Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lehigh Street

    2094 ft · 43 sec · Lehigh Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tilghman Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferndale 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
4.24 mi · 18%
East Susquehanna Street
2.67 mi · 11%
Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 11%
Seidersville Road
1.88 mi · 8%
Durham Road
1.67 mi · 7%
Church Hill Road
1.54 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Susquehanna Street

Turn straight onto East Susquehanna Street

2.67 mi · 00h 05m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hellertown
00h 21m from Ferndale
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ferndale 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 Ferndale to Allentown?

The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Hellertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Ferndale and 13 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ferndale and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Hellertown

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

61 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Trenton Transit Center

64 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

64 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 17.14 mi (27.58 km).

Ferndale

#1 Ferndale

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,474
Coordinates40.5337100, -75.1787900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Easton Road (-75.17911, 40.533635)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.86 $7.73
Premium $4.95 $4.16 $8.32
Diesel $5.98 $5.02 $10.05

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 Ferndale and Allentown. The current time is 06:58:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.