How far is Allentown, PA from Jacksonwald, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Jacksonwald, PA is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Jacksonwald.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Jacksonwald.
-
1
Start on Tilghman Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street
-
2
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard
-
3
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
2203 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
-
4
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
-
5
Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
-
6
Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
-
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
-
8
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
-
9
Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
-
10
Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
-
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Moselem Spring Road
77 m · 3 sec · Moselem Spring Road
-
12
Exit the roundabout onto Moselem Spring Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road
-
13
Continue on North Franklin Street
1906 ft · 49 sec · North Franklin Street
-
14
Turn right onto West Main Street
624 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
-
15
Turn left onto South Richmond Street
2332 ft · 57 sec · South Richmond Street
-
16
Continue on Memorial Highway
541 ft · 12 sec · Memorial Highway
-
17
Continue on Memorial Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Memorial Highway
-
18
Turn right onto Oley Road
795 ft · 20 sec · Oley Road
-
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Blandon Road
55 m · 3 sec · Blandon Road
-
20
Exit the roundabout onto Blandon Road
106 m · 6 sec · Blandon Road
-
21
Continue on Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
-
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Memorial Highway
8 m · 1 sec · Memorial Highway
-
23
Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
-
24
Turn right onto Oley Turnpike Road
5 mi · 9 min · Oley Turnpike Road
-
25
Turn sharp left onto Boyertown Pike
13 m · 1 sec · Boyertown Pike
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boyertown Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Jacksonwald.
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.
West Hamilton Boulevard
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonwald.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Jacksonwald?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Kutztown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Allentown and 19.4 miles from Jacksonwald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonwald.
Stop Ideas Near Kutztown
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 Kutztown.
Exton
Downingtown
Paoli
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Jacksonwald. Straight-line distance: 27.23 mi (43.83 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonwald
Located within Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community sits at an elevation of approximately 344 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3245400, -75.8496500 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacksonwald (-75.84965, 40.32454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026