How far is Chesterbrook, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Chesterbrook, PA to Allentown, PA is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.94 mi
01h 03m
Flight
36.85 mi
59.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.85 mi
Kilometers
59.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.94 mi
Kilometers
91.64 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Chesterbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterbrook
2026-04-19T14:02
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterbrook
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Chesterbrook
28.1 mi
00h 31m
To Allentown
28.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brigade Court

    83 m · 13 sec · Brigade Court

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Paddock Drive

    40 m · 6 sec · Paddock Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Paddock Drive

    38 m · 16 sec · Paddock Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradford Road

    547 ft · 19 sec · Bradford Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterbrook Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Chesterbrook Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Valley Forge Road

    1299 ft · 39 sec · Valley Forge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Swedesford Road

    2890 ft · 1 min · East Swedesford Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 202 North

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

    2275 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  18. 18

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterbrook 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 65%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
7.33 mi · 13%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 6%
US 202 North
1.93 mi · 3%
Chesterbrook Boulevard
1.28 mi · 2%
PA 309 South
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 31m from Chesterbrook
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chesterbrook and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 28.1 miles from Chesterbrook and 28.8 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chesterbrook and Rain Showers Likely 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.

RAIL

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 Chesterbrook and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 36.85 mi (59.3 km).

Chesterbrook

#1 Chesterbrook

Census designated place

Population4,589
Coordinates40.0756600, -75.4590800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Brigade Court (-75.459423, 40.074986)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.43
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.21 $16.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.24 $18.49
Premium $4.95 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $5.98 $12.02 $24.04

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 Chesterbrook and Allentown. The current time is 14:02:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.