How far is Lampeter, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Lampeter, PA to Allentown, PA is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
72.33 mi
01h 30m
Flight
58.18 mi
93.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.18 mi
Kilometers
93.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.33 mi
Kilometers
116.4 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Apr 15, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Lampeter
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lampeter
2026-04-15T08:45
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Apr 15, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lampeter
9:30 PM EDT
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
Wyomissing Hills
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lampeter
35.3 mi
00h 45m
To Allentown
37 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Village Road

    18 m · 4 sec · Village Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lampeter Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Lampeter Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

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

    829 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  30. 30

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lampeter 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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.2 mi · 42%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 16%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 8%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 8%
Lampeter Road
3.78 mi · 5%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyomissing Hills
00h 45m from Lampeter
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lampeter and Partly Sunny then 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 Lampeter to Allentown?

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Wyomissing Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Lampeter and 37 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wyomissing Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wyomissing Hills, 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 Wyomissing Hills.

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Coatesville

41 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
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Parkesburg

42 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
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Lancaster station

42 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
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Downingtown

44 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lampeter and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 58.18 mi (93.63 km).

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#1 Lampeter

Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9901000, -76.2396800
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Village Road (-76.23968, 39.990101)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.66 L · about $10.42
Round trip
$20.84
5.1 gal · 19.32 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.42 $20.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.73 $23.45
Premium $4.95 $12.63 $25.27
Diesel $5.98 $15.25 $30.50

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lampeter and Allentown. The current time is 08:45:48.

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.