How far is New Hyde Park, NY from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from New Hyde Park, NY to Allentown, PA is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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 02h 27m.
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 Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Hyde Park and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hyde Park and Allentown.
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Start on Lowell Avenue
34 m · 13 sec · Lowell Avenue
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Turn left onto Lakeville Road
1191 ft · 29 sec · Lakeville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Clearview Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
973 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
569 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
2055 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Continue on Delancey Street
2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Continue on Kenmare Street
1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
68 m · 11 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Broome Street
1554 ft · 1 min · Broome Street
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Continue on Watts Street
882 ft · 38 sec · Watts Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
117 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
8.1 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
71 m · 3 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
49.2 mi · 57 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
16.6 mi · 20 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 145 North: South 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Pike Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Susquehanna Street
760 ft · 13 sec · West Susquehanna Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Auburn Street
555 ft · 13 sec · West Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Street
2094 ft · 43 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Tilghman Street
1.4 km · 2 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 New Hyde Park and Allentown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
49.2 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving New Hyde Park and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hyde Park to Allentown?
The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from New Hyde Park and 56 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Hyde Park and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Far Hills
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 Far Hills.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hyde Park and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 94.85 mi (152.65 km).
#1 New Hyde Park
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 9,744 |
| Coordinates | 40.7351000, -73.6879100 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $4.45 | $17.53 | $35.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $21.21 | $42.41 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
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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