How far is Northampton, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Northampton, PA to Allentown, PA is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northampton and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northampton and Allentown.
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Start on Main Street
2937 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
155 m · 12 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
132 m · 11 sec · Cypress Street
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Continue on Eugene Street
108 m · 12 sec · Eugene Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2913 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
550 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Mickley Road
1 km · 2 min · Mickley Road
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Turn left onto MacArthur Road
1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on MacArthur Road
1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on North 7th Street
2066 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Tilghman Street
1.2 km · 1 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 Northampton and Allentown.
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.
Main Street
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
1.46 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Northampton and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northampton to Allentown?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 3.4 miles from Northampton and 5 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northampton and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Catasauqua
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 Catasauqua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northampton and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 5.39 mi (8.67 km).
#1 Northampton
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 9,852 |
| Coordinates | 40.6862100, -75.4968500 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.09 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
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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