How far is Allentown, PA from Collegeville, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Collegeville, PA is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
41.8 mi
01h 01m
Flight
29.28 mi
47.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.28 mi
Kilometers
47.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.8 mi
Kilometers
67.27 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collegeville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Collegeville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
20.9 mi
00h 30m
To Collegeville
20.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°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 Allentown and Collegeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.3 mi · 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    681 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 63 East: Lansdale

    51 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    838 ft · 24 sec · Sumneytown Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    651 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bustard Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bustard Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bustard Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bustard Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Skippack Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Skippack Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Stump Hall Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Stump Hall Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Anders Road

    2016 ft · 58 sec · Anders Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Anders Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Anders Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Evansburg Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Evansburg Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Township Line Road

    127 m · 10 sec · Township Line Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Evansburg Road

    2167 ft · 57 sec · Evansburg Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Germantown Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Germantown Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Ridge Pike

    1192 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    608 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
26.3 mi · 63%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 11%
Bustard Road
2.64 mi · 6%
Evansburg Road
2.19 mi · 5%
Anders Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Stump Hall Road
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

26.3 mi · 00h 28m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 30m from Allentown
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Allentown and 20.9 miles from Collegeville.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Collegeville. Straight-line distance: 29.28 mi (47.12 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Collegeville

#2 Collegeville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,093
Coordinates40.1856600, -75.4515700
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Collegeville (-75.45157, 40.18566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.01
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.01 $12.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.95 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $5.98 $8.79 $17.58

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 Collegeville. The current time is 05:01:28.

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.