How far is Allentown, PA from Red Hill, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Red Hill, PA is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.61 mi
00h 37m
Flight
16.28 mi
26.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.28 mi
Kilometers
26.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.61 mi
Kilometers
41.22 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 4:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-10-15T14:49
Arrive Red Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
12.8 mi
00h 18m
To Red Hill
12.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Red Hill.

  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

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    1.1 km · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 663 South: Pottstown

    137 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto John Fries Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · John Fries Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 663

    701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663

  9. 9

    Continue on Quakertown Avenue

    1078 ft · 29 sec · Quakertown Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    75 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bitting Alley

    672 ft · 49 sec · Bitting Alley

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bitting Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12.7 mi · 50%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 18%
John Fries Highway
4.5 mi · 18%
Main Street
1.82 mi · 7%
PA 663
0.71 mi · 3%
I 476
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

12.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
00h 18m from Allentown
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Red Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Red Hill?

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Allentown and 12.8 miles from Red Hill.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Red Hill. Straight-line distance: 16.28 mi (26.2 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 Red Hill

Situated in Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this borough lies within the Upper Perkiomen Valley region.

Population0
Coordinates40.3728800, -75.4810100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Red Hill (-75.48101, 40.37288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.04
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $4.02 $8.04
Mid-grade $4.93 $4.43 $8.87
Premium $5.31 $4.77 $9.55
Diesel $6.55 $5.90 $11.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Red Hill. The current time is 14:49:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.