How far is Pleasant Hill, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, PA to Allentown, PA is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 13m.
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 southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Allentown.
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Start on South 18th Street
92 m · 15 sec · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
769 ft · 34 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
2701 ft · 1 min · South 16th Street
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Turn right onto Lehman Street
1 mi · 2 min · Lehman Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on South Pine Grove Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pine Grove Street
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1769 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto 78th Division Highway
1426 ft · 19 sec · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
1053 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi · 8 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 Pleasant Hill and Allentown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pleasant Hill and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hill to Allentown?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Port Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Pleasant Hill and 30.8 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pleasant Hill and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Port Clinton
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 Port Clinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 53.43 mi (85.99 km).
#1 Pleasant Hill
Situated within the Ridge and Valley geographic province of southeastern Pennsylvania, this small, unincorporated community lies within Lebanon County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3362000, -76.4416300 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.46 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
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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