How far is Limerick, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Limerick, PA to Allentown, PA is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
39.05 mi
00h 56m
Flight
26.13 mi
42.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.13 mi
Kilometers
42.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.05 mi
Kilometers
62.84 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
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Limerick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limerick
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 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
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Limerick
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
Bally
PA

City in West Bengal, India

From Limerick
16.2 mi
00h 28m
To Allentown
22.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°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 Limerick and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limerick Road

    11 m · 9 sec · South Limerick Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Ridge Pike

    808 ft · 20 sec · West Ridge Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Arcadia Drive

    1021 ft · 28 sec · East Arcadia Drive

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Swamp Pike

    13 m · 1 sec · Swamp Pike

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Swamp Pike

    7.3 mi · 14 min · Swamp Pike

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Philadelphia Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Philadelphia Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    972 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pottstown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    891 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 9 min · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Limerick 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Pike
16.2 mi · 41%
Swamp Pike
7.34 mi · 19%
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.16 mi · 13%
Tilghman Street
2.12 mi · 5%
East Philadelphia Avenue
1.33 mi · 3%
East Arcadia Drive
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Pike

Continue straight

14.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bally
00h 28m from Limerick
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Limerick 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 Limerick to Allentown?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 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?

Bally is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Limerick and 22.8 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bally

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

41 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

43 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Coatesville

50 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Limerick and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 26.13 mi (42.06 km).

Limerick

#1 Limerick

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population19,500
Coordinates40.2309300, -75.5221200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: South Limerick Road (-75.522177, 40.230962)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 Limerick and Allentown. The current time is 23:04:57.

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.