How far is Linglestown, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Linglestown, PA to Allentown, PA is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
74.55 mi
01h 18m
Flight
70.86 mi
114.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.86 mi
Kilometers
114.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.55 mi
Kilometers
119.98 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Linglestown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linglestown
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linglestown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bernville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Linglestown
36.9 mi
00h 39m
To Allentown
37.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Ridge Avenue

    551 ft · 20 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 81 North: Allentown, Hazleton

    2448 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linglestown and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 57%
American Legion Memorial Highway
15.6 mi · 21%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 10%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 7%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.96 mi · 1%
North Mountain Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernville
00h 39m from Linglestown
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Linglestown 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 Linglestown to Allentown?

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 36.9 miles from Linglestown and 37.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Linglestown and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Bernville

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

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

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Lancaster station

45 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

49 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

53 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

55 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linglestown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 70.86 mi (114.04 km).

Linglestown

#1 Linglestown

Census designated place

Population6,334
Coordinates40.3339800, -76.7891400
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Ridge Avenue (-76.789133, 40.33392)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
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.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.10 $24.19
Premium $4.95 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.98 $15.73 $31.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Linglestown and Allentown. The current time is 20:48:41.

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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.