How far is Allentown, PA from Oreland, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Oreland, PA is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
50.19 mi
01h 01m
Flight
37.64 mi
60.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.64 mi
Kilometers
60.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.19 mi
Kilometers
80.77 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oreland
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T05:59
Arrive Oreland
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
25.1 mi
00h 30m
To Oreland
25.1 mi
00h 30m

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
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

    1969 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington

    1508 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Twining Road

    652 ft · 23 sec · Twining Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Orlando Avenue

    48 m · 7 sec · Orlando Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orlando Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 74%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.6 mi · 9%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 9%
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.91 mi · 4%
PA 309
0.72 mi · 1%
I 476
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 30m from Allentown
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers near Oreland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Allentown and 25.1 miles from Oreland.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers near Oreland.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Oreland. Straight-line distance: 37.64 mi (60.58 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oreland

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania

Population5,678
Coordinates40.1184400, -75.1776800
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Oreland (-75.17768, 40.11844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.46
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.23 $14.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.14 $16.28
Premium $4.95 $8.77 $17.54
Diesel $5.98 $10.58 $21.17

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 Oreland. The current time is 05:59:16.

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.