How far is Allentown, PA from Oxford, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Oxford, PA is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
74.61 mi
02h 01m
Flight
62.44 mi
100.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.44 mi
Kilometers
100.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.61 mi
Kilometers
120.08 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-18T20:44
Arrive Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
37.3 mi
01h 00m
To Oxford
37.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 9 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    10.9 mi · 19 min · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 100

    26.4 mi · 42 min · Route 100

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

    994 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Coatesville

    655 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1st Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 1st Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Youngsburg Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Buck Run Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Buck Run Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Gum Tree Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gum Tree Road

  14. 14

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

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Limestone Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    2748 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 100
26.4 mi · 35%
Chestnut Street
10.9 mi · 15%
Limestone Road
8.24 mi · 11%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.86 mi · 9%
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.16 mi · 7%
Gum Tree Road
4.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Route 100

Continue on Route 100

26.4 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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
01h 00m from Allentown
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Allentown and 37.3 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 62.44 mi (100.49 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Oxford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,594
Coordinates39.7853900, -75.9788300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Oxford (-75.97883, 39.78539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.97 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.26 gal · 19.94 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.10 $24.19
Premium $4.95 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.98 $15.73 $31.45

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 Oxford. The current time is 20:44:38.

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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.