How far is Paradise, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Paradise, PA to Allentown, PA is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise and Allentown.
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Start on Leacock Road
1494 ft · 41 sec · Leacock Road
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Continue on Old Leacock Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Old Leacock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike
2866 ft · 46 sec · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Turn right onto North Harvest Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Harvest Road
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Turn sharp left onto West Newport Road
1785 ft · 36 sec · West Newport Road
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Continue on West Newport Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Newport Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
54 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto School Drive
1413 ft · 48 sec · School Drive
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Turn right onto Glenbrook Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenbrook Road
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Continue on South State Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2303 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
11 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
829 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Centre Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue
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Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike
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Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2112 ft · 46 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2092 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Tilghman Street
765 ft · 15 sec · 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 Paradise 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.
South State Street
Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Paradise and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paradise to Allentown?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Hyde Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Paradise and 35.2 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paradise and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Hyde Park
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 Hyde Park.
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 53.31 mi (85.79 km).
#1 Paradise
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,151 |
| Coordinates | 40.0098200, -76.1285700 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
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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