How far is Allentown, PA from West Pottsgrove, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to West Pottsgrove, PA is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.14 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.5 mi
42.65 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Allentown.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.5 mi
Kilometers
42.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.14 mi
Kilometers
50.11 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Pottsgrove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T09:44
Arrive West Pottsgrove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hereford
PA

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
15.6 mi
00h 26m
To West Pottsgrove
15.5 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
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and West Pottsgrove.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 9 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    10.9 mi · 19 min · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 100

    11.4 mi · 18 min · Route 100

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West King Street

    680 ft · 34 sec · West King Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gabel Avenue

    115 m · 19 sec · Gabel Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West High Street

    3170 ft · 1 min · West High Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rice Street

    144 m · 21 sec · Rice Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Rice Street

    2351 ft · 2 min · Rice Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grosstown Road

    65 m · 11 sec · Grosstown Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Holly Drive

    814 ft · 36 sec · Holly Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 100
11.4 mi · 37%
Chestnut Street
10.9 mi · 35%
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.16 mi · 17%
Tilghman Street
2.12 mi · 7%
West High Street
0.6 mi · 2%
Rice Street
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Route 100

Continue on Route 100

11.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hereford
00h 26m from Allentown
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers near West Pottsgrove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to West Pottsgrove?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Hereford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Allentown and 15.5 miles from West Pottsgrove.

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 4.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hereford

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

46 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

51 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

54 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and West Pottsgrove. Straight-line distance: 26.5 mi (42.65 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
West Pottsgrove

#2 West Pottsgrove

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population3,833
Coordinates40.2545400, -75.6846300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: West Pottsgrove (-75.68463, 40.25454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 West Pottsgrove. The current time is 09:44:54.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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