How far is McAdoo, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from McAdoo, PA to Allentown, PA is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.26 mi
01h 02m
Flight
33.11 mi
53.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.11 mi
Kilometers
53.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.26 mi
Kilometers
66.4 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, May 14, 4:36 PM EDT
Return by in McAdoo
Thu, May 14, 5:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McAdoo
2026-05-14T15:33
Arrive Allentown
Thu, May 14, 4:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McAdoo
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
Albany
PA

Unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From McAdoo
21.4 mi
00h 31m
To Allentown
19.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, May 14 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    6 m · 4 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Sheridan Street

    56 m · 13 sec · South Sheridan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Blaine Street

    741 ft · 25 sec · East Blaine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Kennedy Drive

    3221 ft · 2 min · South Kennedy Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Mile Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Mile Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Claremont Avenue

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Claremont Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Penn Pike

    17.5 mi · 24 min · West Penn Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    7.5 mi · 13 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 McAdoo and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Penn Pike
17.5 mi · 42%
Tilghman Street
7.53 mi · 18%
Claremont Avenue
5.27 mi · 13%
Mile Hill Road
2.15 mi · 5%
Center Street
1.53 mi · 4%
South Kennedy Drive
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Penn Pike

Continue on West Penn Pike

17.5 mi · 00h 24m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
00h 31m from McAdoo
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving McAdoo 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 McAdoo to Allentown?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from McAdoo and 19.8 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around McAdoo and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Albany

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

52 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Downingtown

70 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

70 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McAdoo and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 33.11 mi (53.29 km).

McAdoo

#1 McAdoo

Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population2,147
Coordinates40.9012700, -75.9910600
Altitude523
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East 5th Street (-75.991057, 40.901285)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between McAdoo and Allentown. The current time is 15:33:48.

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.