How far is Malvern, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Malvern, PA to Allentown, PA is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
60.86 mi
01h 05m
Flight
39.56 mi
63.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.56 mi
Kilometers
63.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.94 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Malvern
Sat, Apr 18, 1:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malvern
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malvern
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
Harleysville
PA

Census designated place

From Malvern
30.4 mi
00h 32m
To Allentown
30.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East King Street

    109 m · 20 sec · East King Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    917 ft · 38 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Lincoln Highway

    2385 ft · 1 min · Old Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1146 ft · 26 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Morehall Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

    2275 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malvern 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 61%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.9 mi · 23%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 6%
North Morehall Road
1.33 mi · 2%
PA 309 South
0.96 mi · 2%
I 78
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harleysville
00h 32m from Malvern
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Malvern 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 Malvern to Allentown?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Harleysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Malvern and 30.4 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harleysville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

28 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

31 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

37 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 39.56 mi (63.66 km).

Malvern

#1 Malvern

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,456
Coordinates40.0362200, -75.5138100
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East King Street (-75.513879, 40.036309)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.57
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.78 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.89 $19.78
Premium $4.95 $10.65 $21.30
Diesel $5.98 $12.86 $25.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Malvern and Allentown. The current time is 23:07:43.

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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.