How far is Pine Grove, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Pine Grove, PA to Allentown, PA is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.4 mi
01h 00m
Flight
47.12 mi
75.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.12 mi
Kilometers
75.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.4 mi
Kilometers
85.94 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, May 14, 3:33 PM EDT
Return by in Pine Grove
Thu, May 14, 4:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Grove
2026-05-14T14:33
Arrive Allentown
Thu, May 14, 3:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Grove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hamburg
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Pine Grove
26.3 mi
00h 30m
To Allentown
27 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, May 14 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Grove and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Grove and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on South Tulpehocken Street

    1219 ft · 46 sec · South Tulpehocken Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 18 sec · East Wood Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Grove and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38 mi · 71%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 9%
Lancaster Avenue
4.77 mi · 9%
Bethel Road
2.88 mi · 5%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.96 mi · 2%
Rock Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
00h 30m from Pine Grove
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Pine Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Grove to Allentown?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Pine Grove and 27 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Pine Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

65 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Grove and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 47.12 mi (75.84 km).

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#1 Pine Grove

Human settlement

Population2,142
Coordinates40.5484200, -76.3846800
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: South Tulpehocken Street (-76.38466, 40.548418)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.68
Round trip
$15.36
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.68 $15.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.95 $9.31 $18.63
Diesel $5.98 $11.24 $22.48

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Grove and Allentown. The current time is 14:33:46.

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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.