How far is Allentown, PA from Schwenksville, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Schwenksville, PA is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 54m.
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 Schwenksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Schwenksville.
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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
3.3 mi · 5 min · Gravel Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Gravel Pike
69 m · 9 sec · Gravel Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Gravel Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gravel Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2064 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Schwenksville.
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 Schwenksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Schwenksville?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Allentown and 17.3 miles from Schwenksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers near Schwenksville.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville
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 Trumbauersville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Schwenksville. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.23 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schwenksville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,385 |
| Coordinates | 40.2562100, -75.4637900 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schwenksville (-75.46379, 40.25621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
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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