How far is Collingdale, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Collingdale, PA to Allentown, PA is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
67.4 mi
01h 17m
Flight
49.43 mi
79.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.43 mi
Kilometers
79.55 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.4 mi
Kilometers
108.47 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Tue, May 5, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Collingdale
Tue, May 5, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collingdale
2026-05-05T03:57
Arrive Allentown
Tue, May 5, 5:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collingdale
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
Harleysville
PA

Census designated place

From Collingdale
31.2 mi
00h 38m
To Allentown
36.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Macdade Boulevard

    36 m · 8 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Clifton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Sproul Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sproul Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Chester Pike

    52 m · 9 sec · West Chester Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · 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 · 28 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 Collingdale 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 56%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 16%
Springfield Road
3.84 mi · 6%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 5%
Lawrence Road
1.49 mi · 2%
Sproul Road
1.16 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harleysville
00h 38m from Collingdale
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collingdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Harleysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Collingdale and 36.2 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.72 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collingdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Harleysville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

28 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

31 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

37 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collingdale and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 49.43 mi (79.55 km).

Collingdale

#1 Collingdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population8,781
Coordinates39.9117800, -75.2771300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Macdade Boulevard (-75.277185, 39.911854)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9 L · about $9.72
Round trip
$19.45
4.76 gal · 18 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.72 $19.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.95 $11.79 $23.58
Diesel $5.98 $14.23 $28.46

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Collingdale and Allentown. The current time is 03:57:26.

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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.