How far is Newlin, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Newlin, PA to Allentown, PA is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
62.38 mi
01h 36m
Flight
50.55 mi
81.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.55 mi
Kilometers
81.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.38 mi
Kilometers
100.39 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Fri, Apr 17, 12:37 PM EDT
Return by in Newlin
Fri, Apr 17, 2:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newlin
2026-04-17T11:01
Arrive Allentown
Fri, Apr 17, 12:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newlin
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
Orwigsburg
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Newlin
36 mi
00h 48m
To Allentown
26.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Newlin and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newlin and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Quaker Meeting House Road

    12 m · 4 sec · Quaker Meeting House Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Ringtown Mountain Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Numidia Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Numidia Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Aristes Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Aristes Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Locust Avenue

    3141 ft · 1 min · Locust Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Byrnesville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Byrnesville Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Centre Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Hoffman Boulevard

    2923 ft · 50 sec · South Hoffman Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fountain Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Fountain Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lehigh Avenue

    2861 ft · 1 min · South Lehigh Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newlin and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 35%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 17%
Numidia Drive
6.71 mi · 11%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 8%
Skyline Drive
4.24 mi · 7%
Fountain Street
4.17 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 27m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orwigsburg
00h 48m from Newlin
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Newlin 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 Newlin to Allentown?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Orwigsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Newlin and 26.3 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orwigsburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

57 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

68 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

69 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newlin and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 50.55 mi (81.35 km).

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#1 Newlin

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population1,341
Coordinates40.8850900, -76.3841100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Quaker Meeting House Road (-76.384051, 40.885121)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

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 Newlin and Allentown. The current time is 11:01:06.

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.