Allentown to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.1 miles 125.7 km · straight line
93.5 miles actual route 150.5 km · driving distance
2h 0min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
84° E bearing direction

How far is Allentown from New York?

The distance from Allentown to New York is 78.1 miles (125.7 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 93.5 miles, taking about 2h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania and New York in New York.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Allentown and New York. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Allentown to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 0min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 24min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 54min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & New York

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 318.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM