How far is South Canaan, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from South Canaan, PA to Allentown, PA is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
84.74 mi
01h 30m
Flight
62.11 mi
99.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.11 mi
Kilometers
99.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.74 mi
Kilometers
136.38 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Jun 3, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in South Canaan
Wed, Jun 3, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Canaan
2026-06-03T04:41
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Jun 3, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Canaan
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
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From South Canaan
42.1 mi
00h 45m
To Allentown
42.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Canaan and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Canaan and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on St Tikhons Road

    17 m · 2 sec · St Tikhons Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cortez Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cortez Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cortez Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Cortez Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Cobb Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mount Cobb Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Line Road

    713 ft · 14 sec · Line Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2090 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 380: Mount Pocono

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

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

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 145

    981 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 South

    54 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    534 ft · 17 sec · MacArthur Road

  19. 19

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North 7th Street

    2066 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Canaan 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
24 mi · 28%
I 380
23.9 mi · 28%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.5 mi · 12%
Cortez Road
8.71 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 10%
Line Road
4.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

PA 33 South

Merge slight left

23.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 45m from South Canaan
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Canaan and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Canaan to Allentown?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 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?

Mount Pocono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from South Canaan and 42.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Canaan and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Pocono, 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 Mount Pocono.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

46 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

104 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Canaan and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 62.11 mi (99.95 km).

South Canaan

#1 South Canaan

Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,772
Coordinates41.5053600, -75.4121300
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: St Tikhons Road (-75.412169, 41.505404)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.32 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.43
5.98 gal · 22.64 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.22 $24.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.75 $27.50
Premium $4.95 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.98 $17.88 $35.76

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between South Canaan and Allentown. The current time is 04:41:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.