How far is Allentown, PA from Franconia, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Franconia, PA is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Franconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Franconia.
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Start on Tilghman Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
87 m · 5 sec · West Union Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Street
1957 ft · 37 sec · Lehigh Street
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Continue on South 6th Street
1293 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on West Wyoming Street
147 m · 12 sec · West Wyoming Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
135 m · 8 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on West Susquehanna Street
760 ft · 16 sec · West Susquehanna Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on South Pike Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Pike Avenue
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Continue straight
11.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sellersville Bypass
4.7 mi · 6 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 152: Telford
1111 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto State Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1199 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
2997 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on Telford Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Telford Pike
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Turn right onto Harleysville Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Harleysville Pike
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Turn right onto Allentown Road
10 m · 1 sec · Allentown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allentown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Franconia.
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.
South Pike Avenue
Continue straight
11.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Franconia?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Quakertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Allentown and 13 miles from Franconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franconia.
Stop Ideas Near Quakertown
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 Quakertown.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 21.9 mi (35.25 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franconia
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,500 |
| Coordinates | 40.3078800, -75.3576800 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franconia (-75.35768, 40.30788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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