How far is Hatboro, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Hatboro, PA to Allentown, PA is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
54.51 mi
00h 56m
Flight
36.15 mi
58.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.15 mi
Kilometers
58.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.51 mi
Kilometers
87.72 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in Hatboro
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hatboro
2026-04-19T05:42
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hatboro
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
Perkasie
PA

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

From Hatboro
19.9 mi
00h 28m
To Allentown
34.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South York Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South York Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West County Line Road

    10.6 mi · 19 min · West County Line Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Line Lexington Road

    70 m · 8 sec · Line Lexington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 15 min · North West End Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Susquehanna Street

    760 ft · 13 sec · West Susquehanna Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · South 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Auburn Street

    555 ft · 13 sec · West Auburn Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lehigh Street

    2094 ft · 43 sec · Lehigh Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    1.4 km · 2 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 Hatboro 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West County Line Road
10.6 mi · 20%
North West End Boulevard
9.25 mi · 17%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 15%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5%
Bethlehem Pike
1.98 mi · 4%
South York Road
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West County Line Road

Turn left onto West County Line Road

10.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkasie
00h 28m from Hatboro
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hatboro and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Perkasie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Hatboro and 34.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hatboro and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Perkasie

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

40 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

41 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

43 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

44 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hatboro and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 36.15 mi (58.18 km).

Hatboro

#1 Hatboro

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,512
Coordinates40.1742800, -75.1068400
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: S York Road (-75.106972, 40.174304)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hatboro and Allentown. The current time is 05:42:03.

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.