How far is Allentown, PA from North Heidelberg, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to North Heidelberg, PA is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 01h 08m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and North Heidelberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and North Heidelberg.
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Start on Tilghman Street
5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
698 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
28.4 mi · 35 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shartlesville
793 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
922 ft · 27 sec · Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Route 22
663 ft · 18 sec · Old Route 22
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Turn right onto Wolf Creek Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolf Creek Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Wolf Creek Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Wolf Creek Road
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Continue on Shartlesville Road
2268 ft · 1 min · Shartlesville Road
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Continue on Shartlesville Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Shartlesville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bernville Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bernville Road
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Turn right onto North Heidelberg Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Heidelberg Road
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Turn right onto Charming Forge Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Charming Forge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charming Forge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and North Heidelberg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
28.4 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near North Heidelberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to North Heidelberg?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Lenhartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Allentown and 22.4 miles from North Heidelberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near North Heidelberg.
Stop Ideas Near Lenhartsville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and North Heidelberg. Straight-line distance: 36.88 mi (59.35 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Heidelberg
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,259 |
| Coordinates | 40.3959300, -76.1341100 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Heidelberg (-76.13411, 40.39593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
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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