How far is Mount Holly Springs, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Holly Springs, PA to Allentown, PA is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
104.48 mi
01h 49m
Flight
95.68 mi
153.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.68 mi
Kilometers
153.98 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.48 mi
Kilometers
168.15 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Holly Springs
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Holly Springs
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
Hamlin
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Mount Holly Springs
51.9 mi
00h 54m
To Allentown
52.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Holly Springs and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly Springs and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on West Butler Street

    19 m · 8 sec · West Butler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Baltimore Avenue

    2349 ft · 1 min · North Baltimore Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Holly Pike

    4 mi · 7 min · Holly Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on South Hanover Street

    1650 ft · 40 sec · South Hanover Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1135 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Holly Springs 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
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 41%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 22%
South Hanover Street
18.1 mi · 17%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 7%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 5%
Holly Pike
4 mi · 4%
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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
95.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
00h 54m from Mount Holly Springs
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mount Holly Springs and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Holly Springs to Allentown?

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Mount Holly Springs and 52.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Holly Springs and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Hamlin

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

39 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

41 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Holly Springs and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 95.68 mi (153.98 km).

Mount Holly Springs

#1 Mount Holly Springs

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,052
Coordinates40.1184200, -77.1899800
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: West Butler Street (-77.189987, 40.118463)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.96 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.15
7.38 gal · 27.92 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.08 $30.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.95 $18.28 $36.56
Diesel $5.98 $22.07 $44.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Holly Springs and Allentown. The current time is 00:35:24.

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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.