How far is Denver, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Denver, PA to Allentown, PA is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Allentown.
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Start on Main Street
775 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Continue on South Ridge Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Ridge Road
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Continue on Fritztown Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Fritztown Road
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
1096 ft · 33 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Mull Avenue
1924 ft · 34 sec · Mull Avenue
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Continue on Van Reed Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Van Reed Road
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Continue on Spring Ridge Drive
746 ft · 21 sec · Spring Ridge Drive
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Take the ramp left toward US 222 North: Allentown
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 Business South: Laureldale
819 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Allentown Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Allentown Pike
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Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2112 ft · 46 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2092 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Tilghman Street
765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Allentown.
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.
Kutztown Road
Keep slight left
8.74 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Denver and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Allentown?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Fleetwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Denver and 28.8 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denver and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Fleetwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fleetwood.
Exton
Downingtown
Coatesville
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 42.78 mi (68.85 km).
#1 Denver
Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,831 |
| Coordinates | 40.2331500, -76.1371700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 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 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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