How far is Bridgeton, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Bridgeton, PA to Allentown, PA is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.34 mi
02h 01m
Flight
74.84 mi
120.44 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Bridgeton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.84 mi
Kilometers
120.44 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.34 mi
Kilometers
153.43 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Jun 3, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeton
Wed, Jun 3, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeton
2026-06-03T04:25
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Jun 3, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeton
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
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Bridgeton
47.8 mi
01h 00m
To Allentown
47.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Owad Road

    159 m · 21 sec · Owad Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bridgeton Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bridgeton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Delta Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Delta Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holtwood Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Pike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1959 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Penn Grant Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

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

    829 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  37. 37

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  38. 38

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeton 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
41 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.2 mi · 32%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 12%
Holtwood Road
9.65 mi · 10%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 6%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 6%
Lancaster Pike
5.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
01h 00m from Bridgeton
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bridgeton and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Bridgeton and 47.5 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeton and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeton and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 74.84 mi (120.44 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bridgeton

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,281
Coordinates39.7909400, -76.4205200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Owad Road (-76.420768, 39.790456)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.45 $30.91
Premium $4.95 $16.65 $33.29
Diesel $5.98 $20.09 $40.19

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeton and Allentown. The current time is 04:25:47.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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