How far is Hanover, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Hanover, PA to Allentown, PA is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
121.63 mi
02h 16m
Flight
96.54 mi
155.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.54 mi
Kilometers
155.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.63 mi
Kilometers
195.74 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
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 Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Hanover
60.5 mi
01h 08m
To Allentown
61.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    28 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carlisle Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Carlisle Pike

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Carlisle Pike

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carlisle Pike

    56 m · 4 sec · Carlisle Pike

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 22 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 35%
Carlisle Pike
32 mi · 26%
American Legion Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 15%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 6%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
6.41 mi · 5%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
01h 08m from Hanover
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hanover and 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 Hanover to Allentown?

The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Hanover and 61.2 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hanover and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

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Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

33 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 96.54 mi (155.37 km).

Hanover

#1 Hanover

Town in Pennsylvania, United States

Population15,783
Coordinates39.8006600, -76.9830400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-76.983015, 39.800636)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.06
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.53 $35.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.73 $39.46
Premium $4.95 $21.25 $42.51
Diesel $5.98 $25.65 $51.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Allentown. The current time is 23:41:38.

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.