Allentown to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48.5 miles 78 km · straight line
60.8 miles actual route 97.8 km · driving distance
1h 16min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Allentown from Philadelphia?

The distance from Allentown to Philadelphia is 48.5 miles (78 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located SSE of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 60.8 miles, taking about 1h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 16min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 31min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 513.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM