How far is Vernon, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Vernon, PA to Allentown, PA is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
77.81 mi
01h 28m
Flight
62.83 mi
101.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.83 mi
Kilometers
101.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.81 mi
Kilometers
125.23 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernon
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vernon
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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Vernon
38.9 mi
00h 44m
To Allentown
39 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School House Road

    15 m · 3 sec · School House Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Demunds Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Demunds Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Goldsmith Road

    647 ft · 18 sec · Goldsmith Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Lower Demunds Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Lower Demunds Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street Bypass

    152 m · 12 sec · Main Street Bypass

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North Memorial Highway

    8.8 mi · 14 min · North Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    2233 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 61%
North Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 17%
Lower Demunds Road
3.95 mi · 5%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 5%
Demunds Road
3.34 mi · 4%
PA 309 South
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

47.8 mi · 00h 52m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
00h 44m from Vernon
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Vernon 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 Vernon to Allentown?

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Vernon and 39 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 62.83 mi (101.11 km).

Vernon

#1 Vernon

Township of Pennsylvania

Population5,327
Coordinates41.4467400, -75.9571400
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: School House Road (-75.957237, 41.446861)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.39
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.20 $22.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.60 $25.20
Premium $4.95 $13.57 $27.15
Diesel $5.98 $16.39 $32.77

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Vernon and Allentown. The current time is 00:24:41.

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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.