How far is Allentown, PA from New Britain, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to New Britain, PA is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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
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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 New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and New Britain.
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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
8.1 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Turn left onto Line Lexington Road
81 m · 6 sec · Line Lexington Road
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Continue on County Line Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto West Butler Avenue
3.5 mi · 7 min · West Butler Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Butler Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and New Britain.
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 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 Sunny near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to New Britain?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Quakertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Allentown and 16.8 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near New Britain.
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 New Britain. Straight-line distance: 26.86 mi (43.22 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Britain
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,950 |
| Coordinates | 40.2990000, -75.1810100 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Britain (-75.18101, 40.299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
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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