How far is Spring Garden, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Spring Garden, PA to Allentown, PA is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
116.48 mi
01h 56m
Flight
82.87 mi
133.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.87 mi
Kilometers
133.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.48 mi
Kilometers
187.46 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Apr 15, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Garden
Wed, Apr 15, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Garden
2026-04-15T05:56
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Apr 15, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Garden
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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Spring Garden
52.5 mi
00h 58m
To Allentown
64 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Garden and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Garden and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 15

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 15

  3. 3

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    13 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  14. 14

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Garden 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 19%
Keystone Shortway
13 mi · 11%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 10%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 9%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 8%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
82.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
00h 58m from Spring Garden
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spring Garden and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Spring Garden to Allentown?

The road trip is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Spring Garden and 64 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spring Garden and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Garden and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 82.87 mi (133.36 km).

Spring Garden

#1 Spring Garden

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population13,293
Coordinates41.1139700, -76.9283000
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 44 (-76.928253, 41.114015)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.56 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
8.22 gal · 31.12 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.79 $33.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.90 $37.80
Premium $4.95 $20.36 $40.72
Diesel $5.98 $24.58 $49.16

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Garden and Allentown. The current time is 05:56:23.

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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.