How far is Blue Ball, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Blue Ball, PA to Allentown, PA is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.18 mi
01h 17m
Flight
44.78 mi
72.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.78 mi
Kilometers
72.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.18 mi
Kilometers
96.85 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Nov 8, 7:04 PM EST
Return by in Blue Ball
Sun, Nov 8, 8:22 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Ball
2026-11-08T17:47
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Nov 8, 7:04 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Ball
9:30 PM EST
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
Ontelaunee
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Blue Ball
27.6 mi
00h 38m
To Allentown
32.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ball and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Weaverland Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Weaverland Valley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Earl Street

    691 ft · 19 sec · South Earl Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dry Tavern Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Dry Tavern Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Willow Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Willow Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Reading Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Reading Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Alleghenyville Road

    533 ft · 10 sec · Alleghenyville Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2232 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  31. 31

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Ball 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
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 19%
Alleghenyville Road
11 mi · 18%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 10%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 9%
Dry Tavern Road
3.78 mi · 6%
Weaverland Valley Road
2.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alleghenyville Road

Merge slight left

10.4 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontelaunee
00h 38m from Blue Ball
Leave By
3:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blue Ball and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Ball to Allentown?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Ontelaunee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Blue Ball and 32.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.26 one way or $18.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blue Ball and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Ontelaunee

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

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

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Coatesville

49 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

51 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

51 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Ball and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 44.78 mi (72.06 km).

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#1 Blue Ball

Situated within East Earl Township in Lancaster County, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 440 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.1187100, -76.0471700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-76.04729, 40.11881)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $9.26
Round trip
$18.52
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $9.26 $18.52
Mid-grade $4.80 $10.18 $20.35
Premium $5.25 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $6.56 $13.91 $27.83

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Ball and Allentown. The current time is 17:47:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.