How far is Bryn Mawr, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Bryn Mawr, PA to Allentown, PA is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.01 mi
01h 00m
Flight
41.82 mi
67.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.01 mi
Kilometers
83.7 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Tue, Nov 10, 4:05 PM EST
Return by in Bryn Mawr
Tue, Nov 10, 5:06 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bryn Mawr
2026-11-10T15:05
Arrive Allentown
Tue, Nov 10, 4:05 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bryn Mawr
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Bryn Mawr
26 mi
00h 30m
To Allentown
26 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 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 Bryn Mawr and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bryn Mawr and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avon Road

    119 m · 19 sec · Avon Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Gulph Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · New Gulph Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Gulph Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Matsonford Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Matsonford Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting

    33 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2210 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bryn Mawr 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 72%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 7%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 7%
Old Gulph Road
2.34 mi · 5%
West Matsonford Road
1.24 mi · 2%
New Gulph Road
0.96 mi · 2%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 30m from Bryn Mawr
Leave By
4:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr to Allentown?

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Bryn Mawr and 26 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bryn Mawr and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

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Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bryn Mawr and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 41.82 mi (67.31 km).

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#1 Bryn Mawr

Located west of Philadelphia within Montgomery County, this census-designated place is part of the collection of historic suburbs known as the Main Line.

Population0
Coordinates40.0198300, -75.3046300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.304367, 40.019963)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.35 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.78 $8.79 $17.57
Premium $5.22 $9.61 $19.22
Diesel $6.56 $12.06 $24.12

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 Bryn Mawr and Allentown. The current time is 15:05:24.

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.