How far is Hellertown, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Hellertown, PA to Allentown, PA is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hellertown and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hellertown and Allentown.
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Start on Main Street
34 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Water Street
1269 ft · 36 sec · West Water Street
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Continue on Friedensville Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Friedensville Road
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Continue on Hickory Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hickory Hill Road
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Continue on Seidersville Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Seidersville Road
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Turn straight onto East Susquehanna Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Susquehanna Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Auburn Street
555 ft · 13 sec · West Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Street
2094 ft · 43 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Tilghman Street
1.4 km · 2 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 Hellertown 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Hellertown and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hellertown to Allentown?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Fountain Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Hellertown and 9.2 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hellertown and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hill
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 Fountain Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hellertown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 8.09 mi (13.02 km).
#1 Hellertown
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,820 |
| Coordinates | 40.5795400, -75.3407300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
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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