How far is Exton, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Exton, PA to Allentown, PA is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
65.46 mi
01h 10m
Flight
40.62 mi
65.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.62 mi
Kilometers
65.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.46 mi
Kilometers
105.35 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Exton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exton
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exton
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
Gilbertsville
PA

City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America

From Exton
24 mi
00h 35m
To Allentown
41.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lincoln Highway

    2104 ft · 46 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pottstown Pike

    25.5 mi · 41 min · Pottstown Pike

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    891 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 9 min · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Exton and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Pike
40.3 mi · 62%
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.16 mi · 8%
Tilghman Street
2.12 mi · 3%
East Lincoln Highway
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Pike

Turn right onto Pottstown Pike

25.5 mi · 00h 41m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbertsville
00h 35m from Exton
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Exton and 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 Exton to Allentown?

The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Gilbertsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Exton and 41.4 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Exton and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Gilbertsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

33 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

33 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

36 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

41 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exton and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 40.62 mi (65.37 km).

Exton

#1 Exton

Village and former civil parish in Rutland, UK

Population4,842
Coordinates40.0290000, -75.6207700
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.620642, 40.02901)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.74 L · about $9.44
Round trip
$18.88
4.62 gal · 17.48 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.44 $18.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.62 $21.25
Premium $4.95 $11.44 $22.89
Diesel $5.98 $13.81 $27.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Exton and Allentown. The current time is 22:28:27.

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.