How far is Allentown, PA from Halfway House, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Halfway House, PA is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.26 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.94 mi
38.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.94 mi
Kilometers
38.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.26 mi
Kilometers
43.87 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Halfway House
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T09:44
Arrive Halfway House
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hereford
PA

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
13.6 mi
00h 23m
To Halfway House
13.6 mi
00h 23m

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
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Halfway House.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 9 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    10.9 mi · 19 min · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 100

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Route 100

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    618 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue

    3182 ft · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    107 m · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chestnut Street
10.9 mi · 40%
Route 100
8.27 mi · 30%
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.16 mi · 19%
Tilghman Street
2.12 mi · 8%
Farmington Avenue
0.6 mi · 2%
Farmington Road
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Chestnut Street

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

10.9 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hereford
00h 23m from Allentown
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers near Halfway House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Halfway House?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Hereford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Allentown and 13.6 miles from Halfway House.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hereford

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

46 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

51 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

54 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Halfway House. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.53 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Halfway House

#2 Halfway House

Census designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population2,881
Coordinates40.2820400, -75.6432400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Halfway House (-75.64324, 40.28204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.85
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.92 $7.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.42 $8.83
Premium $4.95 $4.76 $9.51
Diesel $5.98 $5.74 $11.48

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 Halfway House. The current time is 09:44:02.

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.