How far is Allentown, PA from Atglen, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Atglen, PA is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Atglen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Atglen.
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Start on Tilghman Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
2203 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on North 5th Street Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
549 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
3198 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
1355 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown
2135 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
988 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Twin County Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road
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Continue on Conestoga Avenue
1671 ft · 46 sec · Conestoga Avenue
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Continue on Pequea Avenue
2240 ft · 55 sec · Pequea Avenue
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Continue on Compass Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Compass Road
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Turn left onto West Kings Highway
777 ft · 17 sec · West Kings Highway
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Continue on Octorara Trail
4.4 mi · 9 min · Octorara Trail
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Continue on North Church Street
3243 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st Avenue
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Continue on South Limestone Road
1368 ft · 28 sec · South Limestone Road
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Turn right onto Lower Valley Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lower Valley Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
888 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Upper Valley Road
18 m · 1 sec · Upper Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upper Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Atglen.
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.
Morgantown Expressway
Continue on Morgantown Expressway
9.46 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Atglen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Atglen?
The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Allentown and 34.5 miles from Atglen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Atglen.
Stop Ideas Near Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reading.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Atglen. Straight-line distance: 52.19 mi (83.99 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atglen
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,403 |
| Coordinates | 39.9492700, -75.9735600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atglen (-75.97356, 39.94927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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