How far is Allentown, PA from Parkesburg, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Parkesburg, PA is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
65.75 mi
01h 41m
Flight
50.27 mi
80.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.27 mi
Kilometers
80.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.75 mi
Kilometers
105.81 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T12:33
Arrive Parkesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Hyde Park
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Allentown
32.9 mi
00h 50m
To Parkesburg
32.9 mi
00h 50m

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
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

    2203 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    549 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    3198 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street

    83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

    1355 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster

    45 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    988 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 46 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 55 sec · Pequea Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Compass Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Compass Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West Kings Highway

    777 ft · 17 sec · West Kings Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on Octorara Trail

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Octorara Trail

  40. 40

    Continue on North Church Street

    3243 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto West 1st Avenue

    1799 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
42 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 17%
Morgantown Expressway
10.2 mi · 16%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 9%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 9%
Compass Road
5.39 mi · 8%
North 5th Street Highway
4.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Morgantown Expressway

Continue on Morgantown Expressway

9.46 mi · 00h 11m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hyde Park
00h 50m from Allentown
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers Likely near Parkesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Hyde Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Allentown and 32.9 miles from Parkesburg.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hyde Park

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

44 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

46 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

47 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Parkesburg. Straight-line distance: 50.27 mi (80.9 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Parkesburg

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population4,057
Coordinates39.9587200, -75.9193900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Parkesburg (-75.91939, 39.95872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.96
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.48 $18.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.67 $21.34
Premium $4.95 $11.49 $22.99
Diesel $5.98 $13.87 $27.75

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 Parkesburg. The current time is 12:33:06.

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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.