How far is Saw Creek, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Saw Creek, PA to Allentown, PA is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.81 mi
01h 11m
Flight
41.73 mi
67.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.73 mi
Kilometers
67.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.81 mi
Kilometers
89.82 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:01 PM EDT
Return by in Saw Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saw Creek
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saw Creek
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
Wind Gap
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Saw Creek
27.3 mi
00h 35m
To Allentown
28.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saw Creek and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saw Creek and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Crewe Court

    112 m · 16 sec · Crewe Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Keswick Avenue

    786 ft · 39 sec · Keswick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodbridge Drive East

    49 m · 11 sec · Woodbridge Drive East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Decker Road

    111 m · 16 sec · Decker Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Winona Falls Road

    2.7 mi · 10 min · Winona Falls Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Milford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

    25.2 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 145

    981 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 South

    54 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    534 ft · 17 sec · MacArthur Road

  18. 18

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North 7th Street

    2066 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saw Creek and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 209 south to PA 33 south
25.2 mi · 45%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.5 mi · 19%
Milford Road
5.4 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
3.6 mi · 6%
Seven Bridge Road
3.41 mi · 6%
Winona Falls Road
2.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 209 south to PA 33 south

Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wind Gap
00h 35m from Saw Creek
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saw Creek 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 Saw Creek to Allentown?

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Wind Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Saw Creek and 28.5 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saw Creek and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Wind Gap

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

42 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

66 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

70 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

81 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saw Creek and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 41.73 mi (67.15 km).

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#1 Saw Creek

Situated in Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the forested terrain of the Pocono Mountains region.

Population0
Coordinates41.1125900, -75.0507300
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Crewe Court (-75.050644, 41.112601)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.59
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $8.79 $17.59
Mid-grade $4.93 $9.70 $19.40
Premium $5.31 $10.45 $20.90
Diesel $6.55 $12.90 $25.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saw Creek and Allentown. The current time is 13:49:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.