How far is Gap, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Gap, PA to Allentown, PA is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.41 mi
01h 32m
Flight
51.21 mi
82.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.21 mi
Kilometers
82.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.41 mi
Kilometers
140.67 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Fri, Nov 6, 11:07 AM EST
Return by in Gap
Fri, Nov 6, 12:39 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gap
2026-11-06T09:34
Arrive Allentown
Fri, Nov 6, 11:07 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gap
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
West Reading
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Gap
34.2 mi
00h 46m
To Allentown
53.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pequea Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Pequea Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Reservoir Road

    143 m · 27 sec · Reservoir Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    1900 ft · 38 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    56 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    2051 ft · 50 sec · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Newport Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Newport Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South New Holland Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · South New Holland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Brimmer Avenue

    2661 ft · 1 min · Brimmer Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    753 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Railroad Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Division Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Division Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  34. 34

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gap 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
38 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Division Highway
21.9 mi · 25%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 13%
South New Holland Road
6.08 mi · 7%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 7%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 6%
North Railroad Avenue
3.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Division Highway

Continue straight

11 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Reading
00h 46m from Gap
Leave By
3:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Gap and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gap to Allentown?

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

West Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Gap and 53.2 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 3:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.64 one way or $27.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gap and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near West Reading

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

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

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Coatesville

40 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

42 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

42 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gap and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 51.21 mi (82.42 km).

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#1 Gap

Gap is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9873200, -76.0205100
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Pequea Avenue (-76.020454, 39.987383)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $13.64
Round trip
$27.28
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $13.64 $27.28
Mid-grade $4.83 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $5.28 $16.32 $32.65
Diesel $6.59 $20.36 $40.71

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Gap and Allentown. The current time is 09:34:43.

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.