How far is Allentown, PA from Salford, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Salford, PA is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Salford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Salford.
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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
12.7 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
1.1 km · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 663 South: Pottstown
137 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Turn left onto Old Plains Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Plains Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Carvers Hill Road
88 m · 6 sec · Carvers Hill Road
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Continue on Haring Road
1503 ft · 1 min · Haring Road
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Continue on Upper Ridge Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Upper Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Upper Ridge Road
2748 ft · 1 min · Upper Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gravel Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gravel Pike
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Turn left onto Colonial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Salford Station Road
3250 ft · 2 min · Salford Station Road
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Turn left onto Quarry Road
12 m · 2 sec · Quarry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quarry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Salford.
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.
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.
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 Salford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Salford?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Allentown and 16.3 miles from Salford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers near Salford.
Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg
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 Coopersburg.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Salford. Straight-line distance: 21.67 mi (34.88 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salford
Unincorporated community in Upper Salford Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,967 |
| Coordinates | 40.2959300, -75.4543400 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salford (-75.45434, 40.29593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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