How far is Lansford, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Lansford, PA to Allentown, PA is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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 Lansford and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansford and Allentown.
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Start on Spring Garden Street
2401 ft · 58 sec · Spring Garden Street
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Continue on West North Street
1934 ft · 39 sec · West North Street
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Continue on North Pine Street
1975 ft · 54 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Amidon Street
1807 ft · 38 sec · East Amidon Street
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Continue on Laurel Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Laurel Drive
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Continue on Mill Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Mill Road
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Turn left onto Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
5.8 mi · 9 min · Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
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Continue on Bridge Street
1653 ft · 37 sec · 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 · 29 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 Lansford 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 Lansford 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 Lansford to Allentown?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Lansford and 19.3 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lansford and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown
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 Bowmanstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansford and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 25.69 mi (41.34 km).
#1 Lansford
City in North Dakota
| Population | 3,760 |
| Coordinates | 40.8317600, -75.8824200 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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