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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.49 mi
00h 54m
Flight
24.38 mi
39.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.38 mi
Kilometers
39.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.49 mi
Kilometers
55.51 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schwenksville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T09:45
Arrive Schwenksville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
17.2 mi
00h 27m
To Schwenksville
17.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

    1969 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    1.1 km · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 663 South: Pottstown

    137 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Plains Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Plains Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Carvers Hill Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Carvers Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Haring Road

    1503 ft · 1 min · Haring Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Upper Ridge Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Upper Ridge Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Upper Ridge Road

    2748 ft · 1 min · Upper Ridge Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gravel Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Gravel Pike

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Gravel Pike

    69 m · 9 sec · Gravel Pike

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Gravel Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gravel Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2064 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12.7 mi · 37%
Upper Ridge Road
5.06 mi · 15%
Gravel Pike
4.79 mi · 14%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 13%
John Fries Highway
2.69 mi · 8%
Old Plains Road
2.43 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 27m from Allentown
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Schwenksville. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.23 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Schwenksville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,385
Coordinates40.2562100, -75.4637900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Schwenksville (-75.46379, 40.25621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Schwenksville. The current time is 09:45:08.

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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.