How far is Old Orchard, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Old Orchard, PA to Allentown, PA is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Orchard and Allentown.
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Start on York Place
25 m · 6 sec · York Place
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Turn right onto Baldwin Drive
146 m · 23 sec · Baldwin Drive
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Turn right onto Old Orchard Drive
2724 ft · 2 min · Old Orchard Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Freemansburg Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · Freemansburg Avenue
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Continue on Freemansburg Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Freemansburg Avenue
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Continue on Pembroke Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pembroke Road
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Continue on East Goepp Street
2901 ft · 2 min · East Goepp Street
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Turn left onto North New Street
129 m · 14 sec · North New Street
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Turn right onto West Union Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · West Union Boulevard
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Continue on Tilghman Street
1.9 mi · 3 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 Old Orchard 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.
West Union Boulevard
Turn right onto West Union Boulevard
4.49 mi · 00h 07m
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 Old Orchard and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Orchard to Allentown?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Old Orchard and 11.4 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Old Orchard and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Bethlehem
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 Bethlehem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Orchard and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 12.43 mi (20.01 km).
#1 Old Orchard
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.6578800, -75.2621200 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
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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