How far is Saint Thomas, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Saint Thomas, PA to Allentown, PA is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
139.52 mi
02h 22m
Flight
130.69 mi
210.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.69 mi
Kilometers
210.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.52 mi
Kilometers
224.53 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:34 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Thomas
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Thomas
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Thomas
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
Skyline View
PA

Census designated place

From Saint Thomas
69.3 mi
01h 11m
To Allentown
70.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Thomas and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Thomas and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Schoolhouse Road

    6 m · 6 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way West

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way West

  3. 3

    Continue on West Loudon Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Loudon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Queen Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Queen Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Way East

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    48.5 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Thomas and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Way East
49.5 mi · 35%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 31%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 16%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 5%
Lincoln Way West
6.62 mi · 5%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Way East

Merge slight left

48.5 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skyline View
01h 11m from Saint Thomas
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas to Allentown?

The road trip is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Skyline View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Saint Thomas and 70.2 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Saint Thomas and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Skyline View

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

16 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

16 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

32 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Thomas and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 130.69 mi (210.32 km).

Saint Thomas

#1 Saint Thomas

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Population6,039
Coordinates39.9175900, -77.7977700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Schoolhouse Road (-77.797802, 39.917583)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.64 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.21
9.84 gal · 37.28 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.10 $40.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $4.95 $24.37 $48.75
Diesel $5.98 $29.42 $58.84

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Thomas and Allentown. The current time is 22:11:24.

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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.