How far is Allentown, PA from Perkiomen, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Perkiomen, PA is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
45.87 mi
01h 06m
Flight
33.03 mi
53.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.03 mi
Kilometers
53.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.87 mi
Kilometers
73.82 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perkiomen
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T09:42
Arrive Perkiomen
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
22.9 mi
00h 33m
To Perkiomen
22.9 mi
00h 33m

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
55°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 Perkiomen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.3 mi · 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    681 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 63 East: Lansdale

    51 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sumneytown Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Valley Forge Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · South Valley Forge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Park Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · North Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Egypt Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Egypt Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oakland Avenue

    78 m · 13 sec · Oakland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    845 ft · 39 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
26.3 mi · 57%
South Valley Forge Road
5.92 mi · 13%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 10%
North Park Avenue
3.82 mi · 8%
Sumneytown Pike
1.91 mi · 4%
Egypt Road
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

26.3 mi · 00h 28m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 33m from Allentown
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers near Perkiomen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Allentown and 22.9 miles from Perkiomen.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Perkiomen. Straight-line distance: 33.03 mi (53.15 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Perkiomen

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population9,134
Coordinates40.1309400, -75.4607400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Perkiomen (-75.46074, 40.13094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.13 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.24
3.24 gal · 12.26 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.62 $13.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.95 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.98 $9.69 $19.38

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 Perkiomen. The current time is 09:42:06.

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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.