How far is Allentown, PA from Rye, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Rye, PA is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Rye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Rye.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
2203 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on North 5th Street Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
1717 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
16.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hallam
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road
1716 ft · 31 sec · Kreutz Creek Road
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Continue on Frysville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Frysville Road
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Continue on Freysville Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Freysville Road
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Turn slight right onto Lombard Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lombard Road
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Continue on North Main Street
3014 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Lombard Street
937 ft · 36 sec · North Lombard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street
113 m · 12 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Pleasant Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Pleasant Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pleasant Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Pleasant Avenue
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Turn left onto Hess Farm Road
24 m · 2 sec · Hess Farm Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hess Farm Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Rye.
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.
Warren Street Bypass
Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Rye?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Allentown and 46.3 miles from Rye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rye.
Stop Ideas Near Adamstown
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 Adamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Rye. Straight-line distance: 79.82 mi (128.46 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rye
Township in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,374 |
| Coordinates | 39.8781600, -76.6630200 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rye (-76.66302, 39.87816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.04 | $30.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.55 | $39.11 |
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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