How far is Mountainhome, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Mountainhome, PA to Allentown, PA is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 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.
Flight Distance
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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.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountainhome and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountainhome and Allentown.
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Start on the route
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Paradise Valley Road
1836 ft · 41 sec · Paradise Valley Road
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Turn left onto Carlton Road
1500 ft · 28 sec · Carlton Road
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Turn slight right onto Woodland Road
2 mi · 4 min · Woodland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 611
3.5 mi · 5 min · Route 611
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Take the ramp slight right
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
2485 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 145
981 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 South
54 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto MacArthur Road
534 ft · 17 sec · MacArthur Road
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Continue on MacArthur Road
1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on North 7th Street
2066 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Tilghman Street
1.2 km · 1 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 Mountainhome and Allentown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
PA 33 South
Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Mountainhome 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 Mountainhome to Allentown?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 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?
Wind Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Mountainhome and 26.5 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mountainhome and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Wind Gap
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 Wind Gap.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountainhome and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 40.7 mi (65.5 km).
#1 Mountainhome
Census designated place
| Population | 1,182 |
| Coordinates | 41.1737000, -75.2710200 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
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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