How far is Lawrence Park, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Lawrence Park, PA to Allentown, PA is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 01h 21m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence Park and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park and Allentown.
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Start on Vesta Drive
991 ft · 43 sec · Vesta Drive
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Continue on Vesta Lane
675 ft · 35 sec · Vesta Lane
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Turn left onto Linglestown Road
1562 ft · 26 sec · Linglestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Linglestown Road
24 m · 1 sec · Linglestown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Linglestown Road
1389 ft · 24 sec · Linglestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Linglestown Road
20 m · 1 sec · Linglestown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Linglestown Road
4 mi · 6 min · Linglestown Road
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Turn left onto PA 39: Manada Hill, Hershey
1105 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
1053 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi · 8 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 Lawrence Park and Allentown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lawrence Park and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence Park to Allentown?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Bernville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Lawrence Park and 37.5 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lawrence Park and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Bernville
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 Bernville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence Park and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 71.23 mi (114.64 km).
#1 Lawrence Park
Situated within Dauphin County in south-central Pennsylvania, this locality rests at an approximate elevation of 489 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3456400, -76.8008000 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $4.46 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $12.90 | $25.81 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $13.90 | $27.80 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
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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