Allentown to Sparta: Road Trip Guide & Distance

53.3 miles 85.8 km · straight line
69.3 miles estimated 111.5 km · driving distance
1h 24min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
56° ENE bearing direction

How far is Allentown from Sparta?

The distance from Allentown to Sparta is 53.3 miles (85.8 km) as the crow flies. Sparta is located ENE of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 69.3 miles, taking about 1h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania and Sparta in New Jersey.

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 Sparta. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Sparta

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 24min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 41min $6–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & Sparta

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m elevation
Sparta
41.03°N, 74.64°W
America/New_York
228m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 467.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients