How far is Folsom, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Folsom, PA to Allentown, PA is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
64.43 mi
01h 09m
Flight
50.41 mi
81.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.41 mi
Kilometers
81.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.43 mi
Kilometers
103.69 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 6:55 AM EST
Return by in Folsom
Sat, Nov 7, 8:05 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Folsom
2026-11-07T05:45
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 6:55 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Folsom
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Folsom
32.2 mi
00h 34m
To Allentown
32.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 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 Folsom and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue

    34 m · 12 sec · Edgewood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Macdade Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Mid-County Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Folsom 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 58%
Mid-County Expressway
19 mi · 30%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 6%
Macdade Boulevard
1.45 mi · 2%
PA 309 South
0.96 mi · 1%
I 78
0.66 mi · 1%
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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 34m from Folsom
Leave By
4:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Folsom 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 Folsom to Allentown?

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Folsom and 32.2 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Folsom and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Folsom and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 50.41 mi (81.12 km).

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#1 Folsom

Folsom is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8898300, -75.3251900
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Edgewood Avenue (-75.325315, 39.889753)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.61 L · about $9.99
Round trip
$19.99
4.54 gal · 17.22 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $9.99 $19.99
Mid-grade $4.82 $10.95 $21.90
Premium $5.27 $11.97 $23.94
Diesel $6.58 $14.94 $29.88

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 Folsom and Allentown. The current time is 05:45:27.

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.