How far is Hazleton, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Hazleton, PA to Allentown, PA is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hazleton and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazleton and Allentown.
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Start on North Lee Court
24 m · 11 sec · North Lee Court
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Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
66 m · 15 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto North Church Street
1531 ft · 36 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on Berwick Street
1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
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Continue on Broad Street
2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
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Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Interchange Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, PATP
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18.2 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
2233 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
975 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2844 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East
886 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi · 6 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 Hazleton 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hazleton 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 Hazleton to Allentown?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Hazleton and 23.4 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hazleton and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
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 Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hazleton and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 35.03 mi (56.38 km).
#1 Hazleton
City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 24,809 |
| Coordinates | 40.9584200, -75.9746500 |
| Altitude | 505 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.17 | $16.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
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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