How far is Allentown, PA from Denver, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Denver, PA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
47.44 mi
01h 14m
Flight
42.78 mi
68.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.78 mi
Kilometers
68.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.44 mi
Kilometers
76.34 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Mon, Jun 1, 6:34 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Mon, Jun 1, 7:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-06-01T17:20
Arrive Denver
Mon, Jun 1, 6:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Fleetwood
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
23.7 mi
00h 37m
To Denver
23.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

    2203 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward US 222 South: Reading, Lancaster

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Spring Ridge Drive

    964 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Papermill Road

    651 ft · 11 sec · Papermill Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Van Reed Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Van Reed Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Mull Avenue

    1924 ft · 34 sec · Mull Avenue

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Penn Avenue

    1096 ft · 36 sec · Penn Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Columbia Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Fritztown Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Fritztown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on North Ridge Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Ridge Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North 6th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    775 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 23%
US 222 South
6.37 mi · 13%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 13%
Fritztown Road
4.12 mi · 9%
Allentown Pike
4.05 mi · 9%
North Ridge Road
3.37 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 222 South

Take the exit straight toward US 222 South: Reading, Lancaster

6.37 mi · 00h 09m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 37m from Allentown
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Denver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 23.7 miles from Allentown and 23.7 miles from Denver.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Denver.

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 Allentown and Denver. Straight-line distance: 42.78 mi (68.85 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Denver

Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,831
Coordinates40.2331500, -76.1371700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Denver (-76.13717, 40.23315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.95 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $5.98 $9.99 $19.97

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Denver. The current time is 17:20:08.

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.