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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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 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Tilghman Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
87 m · 5 sec · West Union Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Street
1957 ft · 37 sec · Lehigh Street
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Continue on South 6th Street
1293 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on West Wyoming Street
147 m · 12 sec · West Wyoming Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
135 m · 8 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on West Susquehanna Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Susquehanna Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Seidersville Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Seidersville Road
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Continue on Hickory Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hickory Hill Road
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Continue on Friedensville Road
1380 ft · 29 sec · Friedensville Road
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Turn slight right onto Meadows Road
2835 ft · 1 min · Meadows Road
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Continue on Meadows Road
529 ft · 13 sec · Meadows Road
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Continue on Skibo Road
1910 ft · 47 sec · Skibo Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
985 ft · 41 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2740 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road
3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Durham Road
1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Harrow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road
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Continue on Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Easton Road
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Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road
1816 ft · 50 sec · Hollow Horn Road
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Turn right onto Oak Grove Road
113 m · 10 sec · Oak Grove Road
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Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hollow Horn Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Red Hill Road
93 m · 10 sec · Red Hill Road
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Continue on Red Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dark Hollow Road
1919 ft · 38 sec · East Dark Hollow Road
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Turn straight onto Smithtown Road
42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amity.
Trenton Transit Center
Paoli
Cornwells Heights
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Tinicum. Straight-line distance: 22.93 mi (36.9 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tinicum
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.4484400, -75.1076700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tinicum (-75.10767, 40.44844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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