How far is Maxatawny, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Maxatawny, PA to Allentown, PA is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maxatawny and Allentown.
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Start on Kutztown Road
1395 ft · 23 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
3265 ft · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Tilghman Street
765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maxatawny and Allentown.
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.
Trexlertown Bypass
Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maxatawny to Allentown?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ancient Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Maxatawny and 6.3 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maxatawny and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Ancient Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ancient Oaks.
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Exton
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maxatawny and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 11.37 mi (18.3 km).
#1 Maxatawny
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,202 |
| Coordinates | 40.5426000, -75.6888000 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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