How far is Adamstown, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Adamstown, PA to Allentown, PA is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.29 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.12 mi
62.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.12 mi
Kilometers
62.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.29 mi
Kilometers
74.49 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 PM EDT
Return by in Adamstown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adamstown
2026-04-19T12:35
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adamstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fleetwood
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Adamstown
22.6 mi
00h 29m
To Allentown
23.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adamstown and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adamstown and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Street

    28 m · 7 sec · Willow Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Reading Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Reading Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Alleghenyville Road

    533 ft · 10 sec · Alleghenyville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2232 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 46 sec · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adamstown and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 25%
Alleghenyville Road
11 mi · 24%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 13%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 12%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 5%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alleghenyville Road

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 29m from Adamstown
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Adamstown and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adamstown to Allentown?

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fleetwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Adamstown and 23.7 miles from Allentown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Adamstown and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Fleetwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fleetwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fleetwood.

RAIL

Exton

51 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

51 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

52 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

54 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adamstown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 39.12 mi (62.96 km).

Adamstown

#1 Adamstown

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

Population1,886
Coordinates40.2412000, -76.0563300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Street (-76.056607, 40.241109)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.32
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.66 $13.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.95 $8.08 $16.15
Diesel $5.98 $9.75 $19.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Adamstown and Allentown. The current time is 12:35:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.