How far is Allentown, PA from Richlandtown, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Richlandtown, PA is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
15.55 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.07 mi
21.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.07 mi
Kilometers
21.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.55 mi
Kilometers
25.03 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richlandtown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Richlandtown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
7.8 mi
00h 14m
To Richlandtown
7.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Union Street

    87 m · 5 sec · West Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lehigh Street

    1957 ft · 37 sec · Lehigh Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1293 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Wyoming Street

    147 m · 12 sec · West Wyoming Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    135 m · 8 sec · South 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Susquehanna Street

    760 ft · 16 sec · West Susquehanna Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pike Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Pike Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Cherry Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cherry Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto California Road

    25 m · 3 sec · California Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Cherry Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Cherry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Cherry Street

    892 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1063 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Union Street West

    9 m · 1 sec · Union Street West

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Pike Avenue
7.97 mi · 51%
East Cherry Road
3.01 mi · 19%
South 4th Street
1.51 mi · 10%
North 7th Street
0.92 mi · 6%
Tilghman Street
0.77 mi · 5%
Lehigh Street
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Pike Avenue

Continue straight

6.14 mi · 00h 10m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
00h 14m from Allentown
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Richlandtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Allentown and 7.8 miles from Richlandtown.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Richlandtown.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Richlandtown. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.03 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Richlandtown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,294
Coordinates40.4701000, -75.3204600
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Richlandtown (-75.32046, 40.4701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.53 $5.06
Premium $4.95 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.98 $3.29 $6.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Richlandtown. The current time is 00:42:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.