How far is Intercourse, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Intercourse, PA to Allentown, PA is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.5 mi
01h 27m
Flight
51.03 mi
82.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.03 mi
Kilometers
82.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.5 mi
Kilometers
103.81 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM EDT
Return by in Intercourse
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Intercourse
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Intercourse
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
Muhlenberg
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Intercourse
31.6 mi
00h 43m
To Allentown
32.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Poplar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Newport Road

    820 ft · 17 sec · East Newport Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Philadelphia Pike

    917 ft · 25 sec · Old Philadelphia Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Newport Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Newport Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Centerville Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Zeltenreich Road

    51 m · 5 sec · Zeltenreich Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Shirk Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · South Shirk Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Farmersville Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Farmersville Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Division Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Division Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  32. 32

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Division Highway
21.5 mi · 33%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 18%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 9%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 9%
South Shirk Road
4.76 mi · 7%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Division Highway

Continue straight

11 mi · 00h 15m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muhlenberg
00h 43m from Intercourse
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Intercourse and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Muhlenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Intercourse and 32.9 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Intercourse and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Muhlenberg

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

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

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Coatesville

45 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
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Parkesburg

47 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
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Downingtown

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

Lancaster station

48 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Intercourse and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 51.03 mi (82.13 km).

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#1 Intercourse

Situated in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests at an elevation of 436 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.0376000, -76.1049500
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Poplar Street (-76.105064, 40.037616)
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
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.93 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $5.31 $12.10 $24.19
Diesel $6.55 $14.93 $29.87

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Intercourse and Allentown. The current time is 12:49:36.

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.