How far is Allentown, PA from Whitemarsh, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Whitemarsh, PA is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
46.59 mi
00h 59m
Flight
36.56 mi
58.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.56 mi
Kilometers
58.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.59 mi
Kilometers
74.98 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitemarsh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-23T03:25
Arrive Whitemarsh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
23.3 mi
00h 29m
To Whitemarsh
23.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

    1969 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.6 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

    2226 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    562 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    137 m · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Plymouth Road

    1 km · 2 min · Plymouth Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Butler Pike

    1020 ft · 25 sec · Butler Pike

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Militia Hill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Militia Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Stenton Avenue

    762 ft · 19 sec · Stenton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Militia Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Militia Hill Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Skippack Pike

    1741 ft · 35 sec · Skippack Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Camp Hill Road

    25 m · 3 sec · Camp Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.6 mi · 79%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 10%
Militia Hill Road
2.76 mi · 6%
Plymouth Road
0.64 mi · 1%
I 276 West
0.42 mi · 1%
I 476
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 29m from Allentown
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Whitemarsh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Allentown and 23.3 miles from Whitemarsh.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Whitemarsh.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Whitemarsh. Straight-line distance: 36.56 mi (58.84 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Whitemarsh

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population18,584
Coordinates40.1220500, -75.2165700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Whitemarsh (-75.21657, 40.12205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.95 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.98 $9.81 $19.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Whitemarsh. The current time is 03:25:47.

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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.