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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.84 mi
01h 08m
Flight
36.88 mi
59.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.88 mi
Kilometers
59.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.84 mi
Kilometers
72.16 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Heidelberg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T13:51
Arrive North Heidelberg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Lenhartsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
22.4 mi
00h 34m
To North Heidelberg
22.4 mi
00h 34m

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
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

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.

  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

    28.4 mi · 35 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Shartlesville

    793 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mountain Road

    922 ft · 27 sec · Mountain Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Route 22

    663 ft · 18 sec · Old Route 22

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wolf Creek Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wolf Creek Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Wolf Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Wolf Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Shartlesville Road

    2268 ft · 1 min · Shartlesville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Shartlesville Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Shartlesville Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bernville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bernville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Heidelberg Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Heidelberg Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Charming Forge Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Charming Forge Road

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
28.4 mi · 63%
Tilghman Street
4.99 mi · 11%
Shartlesville Road
3.26 mi · 7%
North Heidelberg Road
2.77 mi · 6%
Wolf Creek Road
2.37 mi · 5%
Bernville Road
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenhartsville
00h 34m from Allentown
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Downingtown

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

Exton

66 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

66 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and North Heidelberg. Straight-line distance: 36.88 mi (59.35 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
North Heidelberg

#2 North Heidelberg

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,259
Coordinates40.3959300, -76.1341100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: North Heidelberg (-76.13411, 40.39593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and North Heidelberg. The current time is 13:51:57.

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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.