How far is Allentown, PA from Yardley, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Yardley, PA is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.77 mi
01h 22m
Flight
42.15 mi
67.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.15 mi
Kilometers
67.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.77 mi
Kilometers
78.49 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yardley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Yardley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Dublin
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Allentown
24.4 mi
00h 41m
To Yardley
24.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    760 ft · 16 sec · West Susquehanna Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pike Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Pike Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Broad Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Broad Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1470 ft · 42 sec · East Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Dublin Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street North

    1579 ft · 49 sec · Main Street North

  20. 20

    Continue on South Dublin Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Swamp Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Swamp Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Durham Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Durham Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Stoopville Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Stoopville Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Washington Crossing Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Crossing Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Dolington Road

    2431 ft · 1 min · Dolington Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Mount Eyre Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Eyre Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Taylorsville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Taylorsville Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    693 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Jervue Drive

    91 m · 18 sec · Jervue Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Riverview Avenue

    548 ft · 24 sec · Riverview Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Pike Avenue
10.7 mi · 22%
Durham Road
7.05 mi · 14%
Swamp Road
5.4 mi · 11%
Doylestown Pike
4.05 mi · 8%
Stoopville Road
3.35 mi · 7%
East State Street
2.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
00h 41m from Allentown
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Allentown and Rain Showers Likely near Yardley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 24.4 miles from Allentown and 24.4 miles from Yardley.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dublin

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

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

40 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

41 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

42 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

42 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Yardley. Straight-line distance: 42.15 mi (67.83 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Yardley

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,506
Coordinates40.2456600, -74.8460000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Yardley (-74.846, 40.24566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.51 L · about $7.03
Round trip
$14.06
3.44 gal · 13.02 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.03 $14.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.95 $8.52 $17.04
Diesel $5.98 $10.29 $20.57

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 Yardley. The current time is 22:40:20.

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.