How far is Allentown, PA from Temple, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Temple, PA is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.97 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.53 mi
42.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.53 mi
Kilometers
42.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.97 mi
Kilometers
48.24 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Temple
Thu, Oct 15, 9:27 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-10-15T20:43
Arrive Temple
Thu, Oct 15, 9:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Maxatawny
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
15 mi
00h 22m
To Temple
15 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Temple.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Temple.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

    2203 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Kutztown Road

    2250 ft · 49 sec · Kutztown Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Euclid Avenue

    114 m · 17 sec · Euclid Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Temple.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.5 mi · 38%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 20%
Allentown Pike
5.33 mi · 18%
Hamilton Boulevard
3.11 mi · 10%
Tilghman Street
2.12 mi · 7%
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxatawny
00h 22m from Allentown
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Temple.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Temple?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maxatawny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Allentown and 15 miles from Temple.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Temple.

Stop Ideas Near Maxatawny

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

58 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

59 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Downingtown

60 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Temple. Straight-line distance: 26.53 mi (42.7 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Temple

Situated in the southeastern region of Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located within Berks County, just north of the city of Reading.

Population0
Coordinates40.4087000, -75.9216000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Temple (-75.9216, 40.4087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $4.73 $9.46
Mid-grade $4.93 $5.22 $10.44
Premium $5.31 $5.62 $11.25
Diesel $6.55 $6.94 $13.89

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Temple. The current time is 20:43:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.