How far is Ancient Oaks, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Ancient Oaks, PA to Allentown, PA is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.35 mi
00h 19m
Flight
6.7 mi
10.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.7 mi
Kilometers
10.79 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.35 mi
Kilometers
18.27 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Tue, May 12, 6:58 PM EDT
Return by in Ancient Oaks
Tue, May 12, 7:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ancient Oaks
2026-05-12T18:38
Arrive Allentown
Tue, May 12, 6:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ancient Oaks
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Ancient Oaks
4 mi
00h 09m
To Allentown
7.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ancient Oaks and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Butternut Lane

    127 m · 21 sec · Butternut Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Lane

    107 m · 21 sec · Walnut Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Drive

    44 m · 9 sec · Oak Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Lane

    1174 ft · 59 sec · Church Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lower Macungie Road

    1847 ft · 46 sec · Lower Macungie Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    597 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto West Hamilton Boulevard

    1496 ft · 30 sec · West Hamilton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hamilton Boulevard
2.82 mi · 25%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.33 mi · 21%
Hamilton Street
1.29 mi · 11%
North 15th Street
0.71 mi · 6%
Lower Macungie Road
0.35 mi · 3%
Church Lane
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hamilton Boulevard

Turn sharp right onto Hamilton Boulevard

2.71 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
6.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
00h 09m from Ancient Oaks
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ancient Oaks and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ancient Oaks to Allentown?

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Ancient Oaks and 7.3 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ancient Oaks and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ancient Oaks and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 6.7 mi (10.79 km).

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#1 Ancient Oaks

Census designated place

Population6,661
Coordinates40.5473200, -75.5893500
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Butternut Lane (-75.589573, 40.547228)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.52 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.27
0.8 gal · 3.04 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.63 $3.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.84 $3.68
Premium $4.95 $1.98 $3.96
Diesel $5.98 $2.39 $4.78

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ancient Oaks and Allentown. The current time is 18:38:59.

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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.