How far is Allentown, PA from Chadds Ford, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Chadds Ford, PA is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.23 mi
01h 33m
Flight
51.18 mi
82.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.18 mi
Kilometers
82.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.23 mi
Kilometers
114.64 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chadds Ford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Chadds Ford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
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
Worcester
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
35.6 mi
00h 46m
To Chadds Ford
35.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Chadds Ford.

  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

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Lima, Springfield

    1682 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Lima

    1678 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Media Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Baltimore Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Creek Road

    702 ft · 16 sec · Creek Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Mill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Station Way Road

    602 ft · 17 sec · Station Way Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Station Way Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 53%
Mid-County Expressway
14.5 mi · 20%
Baltimore Pike
9.73 mi · 14%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 6%
Media Bypass
3.29 mi · 5%
I 476
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worcester
00h 46m from Allentown
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Chadds Ford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Chadds Ford?

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Allentown and 35.6 miles from Chadds Ford.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Chadds Ford.

Stop Ideas Near Worcester

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Worcester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Paoli

21 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

22 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

28 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

31 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Chadds Ford. Straight-line distance: 51.18 mi (82.36 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Chadds Ford

#2 Chadds Ford

Township of Pennsylvania

Population3,732
Coordinates39.8717800, -75.5913200
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Chadds Ford (-75.59132, 39.87178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.95 $12.43 $24.87
Diesel $5.98 $15.01 $30.02

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 Allentown and Chadds Ford. The current time is 23:38:59.

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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.