How far is West Hamburg, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from West Hamburg, PA to Allentown, PA is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hamburg and Allentown.
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Start on Hex Highway
155 m · 10 sec · Hex Highway
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Continue on West State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
2501 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
20.5 mi · 25 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
1053 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi · 8 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 West Hamburg and Allentown.
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.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
20.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Hamburg and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hamburg to Allentown?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weisenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from West Hamburg and 14.9 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Hamburg and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Weisenberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hamburg and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.77 km).
#1 West Hamburg
Situated in Berks County, Pennsylvania, at an approximate elevation of 466 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the banks of the Schuylkill River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5475900, -76.0021600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.46 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
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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