How far is North Catasauqua, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from North Catasauqua, PA to Allentown, PA is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5 mi
00h 12m
Flight
3.62 mi
5.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.62 mi
Kilometers
5.82 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5 mi
Kilometers
8.04 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:42 PM EDT
Return by in North Catasauqua
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Catasauqua
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Catasauqua
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Catasauqua
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North Catasauqua
2.3 mi
00h 06m
To Allentown
2.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Catasauqua and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Catasauqua and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    1612 ft · 46 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    550 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mickley Road

    1 km · 2 min · Mickley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  6. 6

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North 7th Street

    2066 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Catasauqua 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
180 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MacArthur Road
1.32 mi · 26%
Pine Street
1.01 mi · 20%
Tilghman Street
0.77 mi · 15%
Mickley Road
0.65 mi · 13%
North 7th Street
0.39 mi · 8%
4th Street
0.31 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pine Street

Turn right onto Pine Street

1.01 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
3.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catasauqua
00h 06m from North Catasauqua
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Catasauqua 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 North Catasauqua to Allentown?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Catasauqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from North Catasauqua and 2.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Catasauqua and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Catasauqua

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

50 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

68 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

72 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

74 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Catasauqua and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 3.62 mi (5.82 km).

North Catasauqua

#1 North Catasauqua

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,825
Coordinates40.6598200, -75.4768500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-75.476838, 40.65983)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.67 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.47
0.36 gal · 1.34 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.74 $1.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.83 $1.66
Premium $4.95 $0.89 $1.78
Diesel $5.98 $1.08 $2.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Catasauqua and Allentown. The current time is 20:29:23.

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.