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

The driving distance from New Oxford, PA to Allentown, PA is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
118.19 mi
02h 06m
Flight
97.29 mi
156.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.29 mi
Kilometers
156.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.19 mi
Kilometers
190.21 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Fri, Apr 17, 11:41 AM EDT
Return by in New Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Oxford
2026-04-17T09:35
Arrive Allentown
Fri, Apr 17, 11:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Oxford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From New Oxford
58.2 mi
01h 03m
To Allentown
60 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Oxford and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Square

    127 m · 19 sec · Center Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Carlisle Street

    586 ft · 16 sec · Carlisle Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Berlin Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Berlin Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carlisle Pike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Carlisle Pike

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carlisle Pike

    56 m · 4 sec · Carlisle Pike

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 22 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Oxford 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 36%
Carlisle Pike
27.7 mi · 23%
American Legion Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 15%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 6%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
6.41 mi · 5%
Tilghman Street
4.95 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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
97.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
01h 03m from New Oxford
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Oxford 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 Oxford to Allentown?

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from New Oxford and 60 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Oxford and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

33 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Oxford and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 97.29 mi (156.58 km).

New Oxford

#1 New Oxford

City in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,808
Coordinates39.8637100, -77.0558100
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: US 30 (-77.055795, 39.863543)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.95 $20.66 $41.32
Diesel $5.98 $24.94 $49.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New Oxford and Allentown. The current time is 09:35:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.