How far is Silver Spring, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, PA to Allentown, PA is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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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 30m.
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 Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Allentown.
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Start on Raymondskill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Raymondskill Road
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Turn right onto Route 209
16.8 mi · 30 min · Route 209
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Continue on Milford Road
7.1 mi · 14 min · Milford Road
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Continue on Marshalls Creek Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road
54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road
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Keep slight right
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
25.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 145
981 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 South
54 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto MacArthur Road
534 ft · 17 sec · MacArthur Road
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Continue on MacArthur Road
1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on North 7th Street
2066 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Tilghman Street
1.2 km · 1 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 Silver Spring and Allentown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring to Allentown?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Stroudsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Silver Spring and 36.2 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Silver Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Stroudsburg
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 Stroudsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 58.31 mi (93.84 km).
#1 Silver Spring
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 18,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.2995400, -74.8487800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
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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