How far is Allentown, PA from Shillington, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Shillington, PA is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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 58m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Shillington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Shillington.
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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
4.9 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
549 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
3198 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Bingaman Street
1331 ft · 23 sec · Bingaman Street
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Continue on East Lancaster Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto North Waverly Street
1074 ft · 35 sec · North Waverly Street
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Turn left onto Reading Avenue
111 m · 21 sec · Reading Avenue
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Turn left
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Shillington.
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.
West Hamilton Boulevard
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Shillington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Shillington?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Kutztown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Allentown and 19.2 miles from Shillington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Shillington.
Stop Ideas Near Kutztown
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 Kutztown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Shillington. Straight-line distance: 32.49 mi (52.29 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shillington
Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK
| Population | 5,300 |
| Coordinates | 40.3078700, -75.9654900 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shillington (-75.96549, 40.30787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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