How far is Allentown, PA from Newmanstown, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Newmanstown, PA is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.2 mi
01h 12m
Flight
42 mi
67.6 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 mi
Kilometers
67.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.2 mi
Kilometers
84 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newmanstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-23T12:14
Arrive Newmanstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Hamburg
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Allentown
26 mi
00h 36m
To Newmanstown
26.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    698 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.5 mi · 42 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg

    732 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Four Point Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Four Point Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West High Street

    653 ft · 15 sec · West High Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1542 ft · 31 sec · South 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Newmanstown Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Newmanstown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Sheridan Road

    156 m · 18 sec · South Sheridan Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cardinal Alley

    47 m · 11 sec · Cardinal Alley

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cardinal Alley

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
34.5 mi · 66%
Tilghman Street
4.99 mi · 10%
Four Point Road
3.18 mi · 6%
East Main Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Newmanstown Road
0.68 mi · 1%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

34.5 mi · 00h 42m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
42 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
00h 36m from Allentown
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Newmanstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Allentown and 26.2 miles from Newmanstown.

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

The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Newmanstown.

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

65 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Newmanstown. Straight-line distance: 42 mi (67.6 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Newmanstown

Census designated place

Population2,478
Coordinates40.3495400, -76.2132800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Newmanstown (-76.21328, 40.34954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Newmanstown. The current time is 12:14:55.

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.