How far is New Bloomfield, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from New Bloomfield, PA to Allentown, PA is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
103.17 mi
01h 52m
Flight
90.04 mi
144.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.04 mi
Kilometers
144.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.17 mi
Kilometers
166.04 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in New Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bloomfield
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Bloomfield
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 New Bloomfield
51.2 mi
00h 56m
To Allentown
51.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
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 New Bloomfield and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bloomfield and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    58 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Carlisle Street

    27 m · 2 sec · South Carlisle Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South Carlisle Street

    1655 ft · 28 sec · South Carlisle Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Carlisle Street

    88 m · 5 sec · South Carlisle Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Spring Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Spring Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto New Bloomfield Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · New Bloomfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · South Market Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Newport Road

    2112 ft · 51 sec · Newport Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bloomfield 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 41%
American Legion Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 20%
Newport Road
11.8 mi · 11%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 7%
New Bloomfield Road
7.13 mi · 7%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 5%
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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
00h 56m from New Bloomfield
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bloomfield 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 New Bloomfield to Allentown?

The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 51.2 miles from New Bloomfield and 51.9 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Bloomfield and Chance Rain Showers 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.

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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 New Bloomfield and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 90.04 mi (144.91 km).

New Bloomfield

#1 New Bloomfield

Borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,080
Coordinates40.4198100, -77.1863700
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-77.186497, 40.420008)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.78 L · about $14.87
Round trip
$29.75
7.28 gal · 27.56 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.87 $29.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $4.95 $18.03 $36.07
Diesel $5.98 $21.77 $43.53

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 New Bloomfield and Allentown. The current time is 23:06:35.

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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.