How far is Bally, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Bally, PA to Allentown, PA is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
17.39 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.12 mi
24.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.12 mi
Kilometers
24.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.39 mi
Kilometers
27.99 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:58 PM EDT
Return by in Bally
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bally
2026-04-19T12:25
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bally
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
Macungie
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bally
8.8 mi
00h 16m
To Allentown
8.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    68 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    10.3 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 9 min · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bally 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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
10.3 mi · 59%
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.16 mi · 30%
Tilghman Street
2.12 mi · 12%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

10.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macungie
00h 16m from Bally
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bally and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Macungie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Bally and 8.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Macungie

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

56 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Ardmore

61 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bally and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 15.12 mi (24.34 km).

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#1 Bally

City in West Bengal, India

Population1,241
Coordinates40.4023200, -75.5871300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.587218, 40.402367)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $5.98 $3.65 $7.30

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 Bally and Allentown. The current time is 12:25:37.

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.