How far is Baldwin, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Baldwin, PA to Allentown, PA is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
66.34 mi
01h 12m
Flight
52.19 mi
83.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.19 mi
Kilometers
83.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.34 mi
Kilometers
106.76 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Fri, Apr 17, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Baldwin
Fri, Apr 17, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwin
2026-04-17T06:53
Arrive Allentown
Fri, Apr 17, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baldwin
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Baldwin
32.7 mi
00h 36m
To Allentown
33.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Baldwin Creek

    1423 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Creek

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Industrial Highway

    2966 ft · 1 min · Industrial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saville Avenue

    3027 ft · 2 min · Saville Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Pike

    89 m · 6 sec · Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bullens Lane

    3191 ft · 1 min · Bullens Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Macdade Boulevard

    2144 ft · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 57%
Mid-County Expressway
19 mi · 29%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 5%
PA 309 South
0.96 mi · 1%
I 78
0.66 mi · 1%
Bullens Lane
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 36m from Baldwin
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Baldwin and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Baldwin and 33.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwin and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 52.19 mi (83.99 km).

Baldwin

#1 Baldwin

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,419
Coordinates39.8623300, -75.3360200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.336051, 39.862347)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.12
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.56 $19.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.95 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.98 $13.99 $27.99

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwin and Allentown. The current time is 06:53:18.

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.