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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on East 5th Street
6 m · 4 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto South Sheridan Street
56 m · 13 sec · South Sheridan Street
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Turn left onto East Blaine Street
741 ft · 25 sec · East Blaine Street
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Turn left onto South Kennedy Drive
3221 ft · 2 min · South Kennedy Drive
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Continue on Mile Hill Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Mile Hill Road
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Continue on Claremont Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · Claremont Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on West Penn Pike
17.5 mi · 24 min · West Penn Pike
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Tilghman Street
7.5 mi · 13 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 McAdoo and Allentown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albany.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAdoo and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 33.11 mi (53.29 km).
#1 McAdoo
Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 40.9012700, -75.9910600 |
| Altitude | 523 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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