How far is Wind Gap, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Wind Gap, PA to Allentown, PA is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wind Gap and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wind Gap and Allentown.
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Start on East Center Street
26 m · 11 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Broadway (Old Route 115)
1.2 mi · 3 min · Broadway (Old Route 115)
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 33 South
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 145
981 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 South
54 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto MacArthur Road
534 ft · 17 sec · MacArthur Road
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Continue on MacArthur Road
1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on North 7th Street
2066 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Tilghman Street
1.2 km · 1 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 Wind Gap 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.
PA 33 South
Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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 Wind Gap and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wind Gap to Allentown?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Palmer Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Wind Gap and 13.2 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wind Gap and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmer Heights.
White Haven, PA
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wind Gap and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.47 km).
#1 Wind Gap
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,732 |
| Coordinates | 40.8481500, -75.2915700 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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