How far is Allentown, PA from Village Shires, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Village Shires, PA is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Village Shires.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Village Shires.
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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
760 ft · 16 sec · West Susquehanna Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on South Pike Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Pike Avenue
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Broad Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
1470 ft · 42 sec · East Broad Street
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on West Dublin Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on Main Street North
1579 ft · 49 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on South Dublin Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike
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Continue on Swamp Road
6.9 mi · 11 min · Swamp Road
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Turn right onto York Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · York Road
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Turn left onto Almshouse Road
5.1 mi · 10 min · Almshouse Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Pike
1549 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street Pike
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Turn straight onto Bustleton Pike
843 ft · 25 sec · Bustleton Pike
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Turn left onto Upper Holland Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Upper Holland Road
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Continue on Middle Holland Road
2817 ft · 1 min · Middle Holland Road
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Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road
2137 ft · 2 min · Covered Bridge Road
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Turn left
29 m · 7 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 Village Shires.
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.
South Pike Avenue
Continue straight
8.86 mi · 00h 14m
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 Village Shires.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Village Shires?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Allentown and 22.1 miles from Village Shires.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Village Shires.
Stop Ideas Near Dublin
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 Dublin.
Cornwells Heights
Ardmore
Trenton Transit Center
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Village Shires. Straight-line distance: 39.14 mi (62.99 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Village Shires
Census designated place
| Population | 3,949 |
| Coordinates | 40.2031600, -74.9704500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Village Shires (-74.97045, 40.20316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
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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