How far is Shenandoah, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Shenandoah, PA to Allentown, PA is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
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 Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shenandoah and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah and Allentown.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 4 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Market Street
583 ft · 28 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Cherry Street
62 m · 14 sec · East Cherry Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1333 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Gold Star Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Gold Star Highway
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Continue on North Lehigh Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Skyline Drive
4.2 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1423 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 27 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 Shenandoah and Allentown.
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.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah to Allentown?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 28.3 miles from Shenandoah and 20.2 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shenandoah and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Hamburg
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 Hamburg.
White Haven, PA
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 39.99 mi (64.36 km).
#1 Shenandoah
Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,738 |
| Coordinates | 40.8203700, -76.2007700 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.09 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
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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