How far is Allentown, PA from Berwyn, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Berwyn, PA is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.29 mi
01h 11m
Flight
39.03 mi
62.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.03 mi
Kilometers
62.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.29 mi
Kilometers
88.98 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sat, Nov 7, 1:52 PM EST
Return by in Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 3:04 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-11-07T12:41
Arrive Berwyn
Sat, Nov 7, 1:52 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
9:30 PM EST
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
27.7 mi
00h 35m
To Berwyn
27.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

    1969 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.6 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

    2491 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    2484 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1398 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    2154 ft · 38 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    136 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South

    1886 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 252 North: Valley Forge Road

    821 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Swedesford Road

    1245 ft · 26 sec · East Swedesford Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Valley Forge Road

    3021 ft · 1 min · Valley Forge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Devon State Road

    865 ft · 22 sec · Devon State Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Berwyn Baptist Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Berwyn Baptist Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Francis Avenue

    1194 ft · 46 sec · Francis Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    70 m · 9 sec · Warren Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Lancaster Avenue

    887 ft · 37 sec · Old Lancaster Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Berwyn Avenue

    107 m · 21 sec · Berwyn Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Woodside Avenue

    549 ft · 27 sec · Woodside Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bartholomew Road

    133 m · 19 sec · Bartholomew Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bartholomew Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.6 mi · 66%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
6.95 mi · 13%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 8%
US 202 South
2.08 mi · 4%
Berwyn Baptist Road
0.95 mi · 2%
I 76 East
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.6 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 35m from Allentown
Leave By
4:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Allentown and Mostly Cloudy near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Allentown and 27.7 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.55 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Allentown and Mostly Cloudy near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franconia, 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 Franconia.

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 39.03 mi (62.82 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Berwyn

Situated in eastern Chester County at an elevation of approximately 492 feet, this community is a census-designated place located within the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population0
Coordinates40.0448300, -75.4388100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Berwyn (-75.43881, 40.04483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $8.55
Round trip
$17.11
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $8.55 $17.11
Mid-grade $4.81 $9.39 $18.77
Premium $5.26 $10.26 $20.51
Diesel $6.57 $12.82 $25.63

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Berwyn. The current time is 12:41:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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