How far is Allentown, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Allentown and Philadelphia is 48.49 miles (78.03 km).
Flight distance from Allentown, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 48.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Allentown, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 62.03 miles (99.83 km) by car.
Driving from Allentown to Philadelphia will take approximately 01 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the Lehigh River in eastern Pennsylvania. Allentown is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Allentown Art Museum and the Allentown Children's Museum.
| Population | 121470 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°36'30"N 75°29'25"W |
| Latitude | 40.6084300 |
| Longitude | -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Philadelphia: South Penn Square (-75.163922,39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time Between Allentown and Philadelphia
The distance between Allentown and Philadelphia is 100 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Allentown and Philadelphia. The current time is 06:13:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.29 liters (2.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Allentown and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Allentown to Philadelphia is $8.14 (diesel $10.43).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $8.14 | $9.02 | $9.72 | $10.43 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Allentown and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
