How far is Philadelphia, PA from Allentown, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Philadelphia and Allentown is 48.49 miles (78.03 km).
Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Allentown, PA is 48.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Allentown, Pennsylvania is: 61.38 miles (98.77 km) by car.
Driving from Philadelphia to Allentown will take approximately 01 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the Lehigh River in eastern Pennsylvania. Allentown is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Allentown Art Museum and the Allentown Children's Museum.
| Population | 121470 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°36'30"N 75°29'25"W |
| Latitude | 40.6084300 |
| Longitude | -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Allentown: Tilghman Street (-75.490007,40.608068)
Estimated Travel Time Between Philadelphia and Allentown
The distance between Philadelphia and Allentown is 99 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Allentown. The current time is 01:15:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.2 liters (2.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Philadelphia and Allentown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Philadelphia to Allentown is $8.05 (diesel $10.32).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $8.05 | $8.93 | $9.62 | $10.32 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Philadelphia and Allentown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
