How far is Glen Lyon, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Glen Lyon, PA to Allentown, PA is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.14 mi
01h 21m
Flight
49.65 mi
79.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.65 mi
Kilometers
79.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.14 mi
Kilometers
119.31 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Glen Lyon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Lyon
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glen Lyon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Glen Lyon
37 mi
00h 40m
To Allentown
37.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Lyon and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    80 m · 17 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Kirmar Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Kirmar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Kirmar Avenue

    155 m · 19 sec · West Kirmar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Robert Street

    114 m · 9 sec · Robert Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Kirmar Avenue

    2255 ft · 57 sec · East Kirmar Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Middle Road

    3121 ft · 1 min · Middle Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middle Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Middle Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Middle Road

    1402 ft · 35 sec · Middle Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middle Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Middle Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Middle Road

    1042 ft · 26 sec · Middle Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middle Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Middle Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Middle Road

    876 ft · 21 sec · Middle Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Valley Parkway

    1029 ft · 22 sec · South Valley Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1828 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Cross Valley Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cross Valley Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115 east, PA 309 north: Bear Creek

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    2233 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Lyon and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
6 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 65%
I 81 North
6.06 mi · 8%
PA 115 east
4.25 mi · 6%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 5%
West Kirmar Avenue
2.75 mi · 4%
South Main Street
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

47.8 mi · 00h 52m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
00h 40m from Glen Lyon
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Glen Lyon and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glen Lyon to Allentown?

The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Glen Lyon and 37.2 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Glen Lyon and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Lyon and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 49.65 mi (79.9 km).

Glen Lyon

#1 Glen Lyon

Census-designated place in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,873
Coordinates41.1750800, -76.0746500
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: North Market Street (-76.074758, 41.175036)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.9 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.41
5.24 gal · 19.8 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.71 $21.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.05 $24.10
Premium $4.95 $12.98 $25.96
Diesel $5.98 $15.67 $31.34

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 Glen Lyon and Allentown. The current time is 23:35:42.

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.