How far is Devon, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Devon, PA to Allentown, PA is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
56.29 mi
01h 01m
Flight
38.77 mi
62.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.77 mi
Kilometers
62.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.29 mi
Kilometers
90.59 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 2:04 AM EST
Return by in Devon
Sat, Nov 7, 3:06 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Devon
2026-11-07T01:03
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 2:04 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Devon
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 Devon
28.1 mi
00h 30m
To Allentown
28.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fairfield Road

    38 m · 5 sec · North Fairfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Old Lancaster Road

    860 ft · 37 sec · Old Lancaster Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Devon State Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devon State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Valley Forge Road

    2492 ft · 1 min · North Valley Forge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Swedesford Road

    2890 ft · 1 min · East Swedesford Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 202 North

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

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

    533 ft · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    2275 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Devon 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 66%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
7.33 mi · 13%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 6%
US 202 North
1.93 mi · 3%
Devon State Road
1.14 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 30m from Devon
Leave By
4:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Devon and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 Devon and 28.2 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 4:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Devon and Chance Light Rain 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 Devon and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 38.77 mi (62.39 km).

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#1 Devon

Situated within Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of 499 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.0492800, -75.4290800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: North Fairfield Road (-75.428962, 40.049292)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
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
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $8.76
Round trip
$17.52
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $8.76 $17.52
Mid-grade $4.82 $9.60 $19.20
Premium $5.27 $10.50 $20.99
Diesel $6.58 $13.10 $26.20

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Devon and Allentown. The current time is 01:03:06.

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.