How far is Leacock, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Leacock, PA to Allentown, PA is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
62.26 mi
01h 17m
Flight
52.29 mi
84.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.26 mi
Kilometers
100.19 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Apr 29, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in Leacock
Wed, Apr 29, 2:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leacock
2026-04-29T12:12
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Apr 29, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leacock
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
Laureldale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Leacock
30.6 mi
00h 38m
To Allentown
31.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Glenbrook Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Glenbrook Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

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

    829 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leacock 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
25.3 mi · 41%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 19%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 10%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 9%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 4%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Merge slight left

12.7 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laureldale
00h 38m from Leacock
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Leacock and Mostly Cloudy near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Laureldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Leacock and 31.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Leacock and Mostly Cloudy near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Laureldale

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

46 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

48 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leacock and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 52.29 mi (84.16 km).

Leacock

#1 Leacock

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population5,783
Coordinates40.0856500, -76.2082900
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-76.208291, 40.085658)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Leacock and Allentown. The current time is 12:12:39.

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.