How far is Brownstown, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Brownstown, PA to Allentown, PA is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
58.61 mi
01h 12m
Flight
50.72 mi
81.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.72 mi
Kilometers
81.63 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.61 mi
Kilometers
94.33 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Tue, Nov 10, 2:24 PM EST
Return by in Brownstown
Tue, Nov 10, 3:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownstown
2026-11-10T13:12
Arrive Allentown
Tue, Nov 10, 2:24 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownstown
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 Brownstown
28.7 mi
00h 36m
To Allentown
29.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 14 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Lane Avenue

    2 m · 2 sec · School Lane Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1702 ft · 31 sec · South State Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

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

    829 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownstown 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
24.4 mi · 42%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 20%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 10%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 10%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 4%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontelaunee
00h 36m from Brownstown
Leave By
4:06 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brownstown 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 Brownstown to Allentown?

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 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?

Ontelaunee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Brownstown and 29.9 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brownstown 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 Brownstown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 50.72 mi (81.63 km).

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#1 Brownstown

Situated in the central region of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located within West Earl Township.

Population0
Coordinates40.1237100, -76.2138400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: South State Street (-76.213864, 40.123689)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.35 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.78 $9.88 $19.77
Premium $5.22 $10.81 $21.62
Diesel $6.56 $13.57 $27.14

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownstown and Allentown. The current time is 13:12:17.

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.