How far is Allentown, PA from Tinicum, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Tinicum, PA is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
28.76 mi
00h 52m
Flight
22.93 mi
36.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.93 mi
Kilometers
36.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.76 mi
Kilometers
46.28 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tinicum
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T12:21
Arrive Tinicum
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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

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
Amity
PA

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
14.4 mi
00h 26m
To Tinicum
14.4 mi
00h 26m

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
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Union Street

    87 m · 5 sec · West Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lehigh Street

    1957 ft · 37 sec · Lehigh Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1293 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Wyoming Street

    147 m · 12 sec · West Wyoming Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    135 m · 8 sec · South 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Susquehanna Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Susquehanna Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Seidersville Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Seidersville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hickory Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hickory Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Friedensville Road

    1380 ft · 29 sec · Friedensville Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Meadows Road

    2835 ft · 1 min · Meadows Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Meadows Road

    529 ft · 13 sec · Meadows Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Skibo Road

    1910 ft · 47 sec · Skibo Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Walnut Street

    985 ft · 41 sec · Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2740 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Durham Road

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Durham Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road

    1816 ft · 50 sec · Hollow Horn Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Oak Grove Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hollow Horn Road

  28. 28

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

    93 m · 10 sec · Red Hill Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Red Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dark Hollow Road

    1919 ft · 38 sec · East Dark Hollow Road

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Smithtown Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
4.24 mi · 15%
Durham Road
3.74 mi · 13%
Easton Road
3.52 mi · 12%
West Susquehanna Street
2.67 mi · 9%
Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 9%
Seidersville Road
1.88 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road

3.52 mi · 00h 05m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amity
00h 26m from Allentown
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Amity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Allentown and 14.4 miles from Tinicum.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.

Stop Ideas Near Amity

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

55 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

56 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

56 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Tinicum. Straight-line distance: 22.93 mi (36.9 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Tinicum

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population4,109
Coordinates40.4484400, -75.1076700
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Tinicum (-75.10767, 40.44844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.25
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.13 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.29
Premium $4.95 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.98 $6.04 $12.08

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 Tinicum. The current time is 12:21:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.