How far is Allentown, PA from Phoenixville, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Phoenixville, PA is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Phoenixville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Phoenixville.
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Start on Tilghman Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.2 mi · 9 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
10.9 mi · 19 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Route 100
12.1 mi · 19 min · Route 100
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: King of Prussia
1056 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pottstown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 724: Phoenixville
1151 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Schuylkill Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · East Schuylkill Road
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Continue on Nutt Road
3059 ft · 1 min · Nutt Road
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Turn slight left onto Bridge Street
1630 ft · 56 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1916 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
151 m · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Phoenixville.
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.
Route 100
Continue on Route 100
12.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Phoenixville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Phoenixville?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Bechtelsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Allentown and 21.1 miles from Phoenixville.
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 9.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Phoenixville.
Stop Ideas Near Bechtelsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bechtelsville.
Paoli
Exton
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Phoenixville. Straight-line distance: 33.06 mi (53.2 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phoenixville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 16,910 |
| Coordinates | 40.1303800, -75.5149100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phoenixville (-75.51491, 40.13038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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