How far is Allentown, PA from Richland, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Richland, PA is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
56.3 mi
01h 13m
Flight
43.88 mi
70.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.88 mi
Kilometers
70.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.3 mi
Kilometers
90.6 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:17 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 Richland
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Hamburg
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Allentown
28.1 mi
00h 36m
To Richland
28.2 mi
00h 36m

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
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    698 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38.5 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  8. 8

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

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North College Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North College Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Millardsville Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Millardsville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    2806 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    863 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Race Street

    25 m · 6 sec · North Race Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38.5 mi · 68%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 10%
Tilghman Street
4.99 mi · 9%
North College Street
2.26 mi · 4%
West Lincoln Avenue
2.06 mi · 4%
Millardsville Road
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 46m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
00h 36m from Allentown
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Richland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Allentown and 28.2 miles from Richland.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

65 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Richland. Straight-line distance: 43.88 mi (70.62 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 Richland

Located in Lebanon County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this borough sits at an elevation of approximately 492 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3592600, -76.2582800
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Richland (-76.25828, 40.35926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $8.88
Round trip
$17.77
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $8.88 $17.77
Mid-grade $4.93 $9.80 $19.60
Premium $5.31 $10.56 $21.11
Diesel $6.55 $13.03 $26.07

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 Richland. The current time is 14:49:25.

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.