How far is Allentown, PA from Richmond, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Richmond, PA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 20m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Richmond.
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Start on Tilghman Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP
1969 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
1895 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto PA 309 South: Philadelphia
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Ogontz Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Turn left onto Stenton Avenue
2537 ft · 49 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Continue on West Godfrey Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Godfrey Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Whitaker Avenue
42 m · 2 sec · Whitaker Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Whitaker Avenue
89 m · 8 sec · Whitaker Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
2209 ft · 50 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Adams Avenue
1937 ft · 35 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Castor Avenue
1560 ft · 28 sec · Castor Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Castor Avenue
46 m · 3 sec · Castor Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Castor Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Castor Avenue
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Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue
1609 ft · 52 sec · Aramingo Avenue
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Turn right onto East Tioga Street
151 m · 24 sec · East Tioga Street
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Turn right onto Tulip Street
17 m · 2 sec · Tulip Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulip Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Richmond?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Allentown and 30.8 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville
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 Kulpsville.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 47.2 mi (75.96 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
District in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,269 |
| Coordinates | 39.9934500, -75.1001700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-75.10017, 39.99345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
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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