How far is Union, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Union, PA to Allentown, PA is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
79.26 mi
01h 39m
Flight
63.14 mi
101.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.14 mi
Kilometers
101.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.26 mi
Kilometers
127.56 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-19T00:36
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Montrose
PA

Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Union
39.8 mi
00h 49m
To Allentown
39.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Clearfield Road

    25 m · 6 sec · Clearfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rawlinsville Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rawlinsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Miller Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Pike

    3046 ft · 42 sec · Lancaster Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    87 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Lancaster Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Pike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1959 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Penn Grant Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  38. 38

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
42 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.2 mi · 38%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 15%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 8%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 7%
Lampeter Road
4.61 mi · 6%
Lancaster Pike
2.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
00h 49m from Union
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Union and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Allentown?

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Union and 39.5 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Montrose

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

39 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

39 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Downingtown

41 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 63.14 mi (101.61 km).

Union

#1 Union

Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,661
Coordinates39.9103800, -76.2630100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearfield Road (-76.262984, 39.910403)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.59 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.88
5.6 gal · 21.18 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.44 $22.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.88 $25.75
Premium $4.95 $13.87 $27.74
Diesel $5.98 $16.74 $33.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Allentown. The current time is 00:36:26.

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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.