How far is Chadds Ford, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Chadds Ford, PA to Allentown, PA is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.91 mi
01h 20m
Flight
51.18 mi
82.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.18 mi
Kilometers
82.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.91 mi
Kilometers
115.73 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in Chadds Ford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chadds Ford
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chadds Ford
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
Worcester
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Chadds Ford
35.9 mi
00h 40m
To Allentown
36 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chadds Ford and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Station Way Road

    21 m · 5 sec · Station Way Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Baltimore Pike

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Plymouth Meeting, Chester

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

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

    760 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 476 North

    2061 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    14.2 mi · 19 min · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chadds Ford 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 52%
Mid-County Expressway
14.4 mi · 20%
Baltimore Pike
9.76 mi · 14%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 5%
Media Bypass
3.42 mi · 5%
PA 309 South
0.96 mi · 1%
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worcester
00h 40m from Chadds Ford
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chadds Ford 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 Chadds Ford to Allentown?

The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Chadds Ford and 36 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chadds Ford and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Worcester

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Worcester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worcester.

RAIL

Paoli

21 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

22 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

28 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

31 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chadds Ford and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 51.18 mi (82.36 km).

Chadds Ford

#1 Chadds Ford

Township of Pennsylvania

Population3,732
Coordinates39.8717800, -75.5913200
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Station Way Road (-75.591416, 39.871779)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.61 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.76
5.08 gal · 19.22 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.38 $20.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.68 $23.36
Premium $4.95 $12.58 $25.17
Diesel $5.98 $15.19 $30.38

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 Chadds Ford and Allentown. The current time is 22:11:14.

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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.